Materials Management Specialist
Wilson, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Your experience matters
More about our team
Our Supply Chain team plays an important role in supporting patient care by making sure supplies and equipment are in the right place at the right time. Team members help keep hospital departments stocked and organized ensuring staff have what they need to care for this fast-paced environment youll work closely with others respond to day-to-day needs and help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Attention to detail teamwork and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role. From stocking supplies to delivering items and keeping inventory up to date the team makes a meaningful impact on the overall patient experience.
How youll contribute
A Materials Management Specialistwho excels in this role:
- Support safe high-quality patient careby ensuring essential supplies are available when needed through accurate inventory management timely ordering and proactive resolution of stock shortages.
- Optimize hospital supply chain efficiency and cost savingsby researching products maintaining HPG contract compliance evaluating alternatives and partnering with vendors to secure the best value.
- Build strong partnerships across the organizationby collaborating with nursing staff physicians department leaders and hospital administration to understand needs and deliver effective supply solutions.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and product availabilitythrough daily cycle counts expiration monitoring inventory adjustments and proactive identification of supply risks.
- Protect patient and staff safetyby coordinating product recalls communicating with impacted departments documenting actions and supporting replacement product processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in materials management operationsby supporting value analysis initiatives new supply projects item/vendor additions and process improvement efforts.
- Provide dependable supply chain support across hospital departmentsby cross-training in all Materials Management functions responding to urgent requests and ensuring seamless operational coverage.
Schedule: Full-Time: Day Shift: 100% On-Site in Wilson NC.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical dental and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & Paid Time Off: Life accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance along with short- and long-term disability paid family leave and PTO.
- Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance certification support student loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee Well-being: Programs supporting mental physical and financial health including gym memberships virtual care mental health services and employee discounts.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities and career advancement support.
- Lifestyle Perks: Travel and entertainment discount programs to help you make the most of your time off.
What were looking for
- High School Diploma or equivalent required with a commitment to professionalism reliability and supporting high-quality healthcare operations.
- 3 years of Materials Management experience preferably in a hospital or healthcare supply chain environment with knowledge of inventory control purchasing distribution and vendor management processes.
- Experience utilizing inventory management and purchasing systems including Oracle Fusion or similar platforms to process orders maintain accurate records and support efficient supply chain operations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skillswith the ability to effectively collaborate with nursing personnel medical staff vendors department leaders and hospital administration.
- Knowledge of hospital organization and departmental functions with an understanding of how materials management supports clinical workflows operational efficiency and patient care.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skillswith the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities resolve supply challenges and remain effective in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationshipsacross all hospital departments while demonstrating teamwork accountability and a customer-focused approach.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detailwith the ability to maintain inventory accuracy support compliance requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
More about Wilson Medical Center
Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our by The Joint Commission we offer services including cancer care cardiac care orthopedics imaging surgical services and many more.
EEOC Statement
Wilson Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Regional Medicalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more