Job Details

The Materials Management Coordinator oversees and optimizes supply chain and materials management operations across all hospitals, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This role maintains the system Item Master, leads product evaluations, monitors purchasing and inventory accuracy, and collaborates with hospital Materials Management teams to standardize processes and resolve challenges. The position provides training, conducts site visits to ensure adherence to policies, assists with new hospital setups, and partners with Finance and Accounts Payable to address discrepancies and implement system improvements. Through strong leadership and communication, the Coordinator supports operational excellence and ensures reliable delivery of supplies to enhance patient care.

Works within Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) framework to seek the highest quality products within the best available cost structures. Assist with evaluating supplies negotiating contracts and reviewing quality product as assigned. Additionally serves as a GPO vendor and contract resource. This position may also assist with expense reports and contracted service vendors.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of associate degree in business administration, or a healthcare related field required.
• A minimum of five (5) years hospital purchasing experience, contracts, compliance systems and standards required.
• Current, valid, and active drivers license required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in a healthcare related field preferred.
• Experience with database management systems preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Exemplifies Standards of Behavior.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.