• Manage the Materials Management Department.

• Plan, organize, and direct activities in Purchasing, Courier Service, General Stores, Receiving, and Lawson operations.

• Develop departmental goals and objectives.

• Establish performance and productivity standards.

• Monitor departmental activities and implement improvements to enhance service and delivery efficiency.

• Coordinate Materials Management activities with other hospital departments.

• Keep Administration informed of departmental activities, needs, and operational issues.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Provide Materials Management consultation for all hospital departments regarding usage, inventory control, standardization, and cost containment.

• Develop and implement inventory control systems utilizing Lawson.

• Maintain an effective charging system for materials and supplies through Lawson.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Develop and maintain quality assurance programs.

• Develop and maintain departmental safety programs.

• Participate in Product Evaluation activities.

• Participate on the Environment of Care Committee.

• Attend all required safety training programs.

• Follow Hospital Exposure Control Plans for Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

Financial Management

• Develop and prepare the annual operating budget.

• Ensure the department operates within approved budget allocations.

• Maintain records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.

• Apply cost-effective measures in department operations.

• Manage departmental financial resources responsibly.

Personnel Management

• Select, orient, train, schedule, assign, direct, and supervise department personnel.

• Evaluate employee performance.

• Initiate or recommend personnel actions including merit increases, promotions, demotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and termination.

• Promote positive employee relations.

Leadership & Communication

• Ensure operational excellence and quality service delivery.

• Effectively communicate departmental, organizational, and industry-related information to staff.

• Attend meetings and participate on committees as required.

• Maintain professional growth and development.

• Attend external meetings to remain informed of new programs and systems related to Materials Management.

• Attain agreed-upon goals and objectives within established timeframes.

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.

• Promote effective working relationships across departments.

• Work collaboratively with interdepartmental and intradepartmental teams to achieve organizational goals.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or allied field required.

• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

• Proven managerial experience required.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong leadership and management skills.

• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and supply chain operations.

• Experience with inventory management systems, including Lawson.

• Ability to develop goals, objectives, policies, and performance standards.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Knowledge of budgeting, fiscal management, and cost containment practices.

• Ability to supervise, train, and develop staff.

• Knowledge of quality assurance, safety programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess the physical ability to exert up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally.

• Must be able to exert less than ten (10) pounds of force frequently.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for two (2) to four (4) hours.

• Must be able to sit for four (4) to six (6) hours.