Area Manager Materials Management

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Brandon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking an Area Manager of Materials Management to oversee the operation of the Materials Management department within the organization. The role reports to the Regional Manager Supply Chain Management and focuses on efficient purchasing and inventory processes across Prairie Mountain Health.

The position requires a strong leadership background, experience in healthcare logistics, and the ability to develop and implement policies, drive continuous improvement, and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in Materials Management with focus on purchasing and inventory
• Three years of management experience, preferably in a health care setting
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerized inventory control systems
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe administration and operation of Materials Management throughout Prairie Mountain Health
• Monitor financial, human resources, equipment and environmental issues within Materials Management
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to Materials Management
• Plan for continued development of a sustainable Materials Management program
• Coordinate with clinical units and other departments to ensure timely distribution of supplies
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health and Infection Prevention controls

Skills

Materials Management

Purchasing

Inventory control

Leadership

CQI

Education

Post-secondary education

Certified in Production and Inventory Management

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Posting End Date: November 11, 2026

City: Brandon

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Regional Programs

Department / Unit: Purchasing

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union : Non Union

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

POSITION SUMMARY

The Area Manager Materials Management shall be accountable to the Regional Manager Supply Chain Management and is responsible for the operation of the Materials Management department within Prairie Mountain Health.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed post-secondary education relevant to the position
• Management Professional or Certified in Production and Inventory Management
• Graduate or currently enrolled in an appropriate certification program (Supply Chain
• Management Professional or Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
• Two (2) years previous experience in Materials Management with a focus on purchasing and inventory management.
• Three (3) Years of Management experience preferably in a Health Care setting.
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within the Prairie Mountain Health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerized inventory control systems
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial ability.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in employee and labour relations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop Policy and Procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating changes and improvements, including skills in workplace re-engineering within a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) environment.
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Sensitivity to the human and political dynamics of health care management.
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to display independent judgment.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

OVERVIEW

• Responsible for the safe administration and operation of Material Management throughout Prairie Mountain Health.
• Monitors appropriate financial, human resources, equipment and environmental issues of Material Management within Prairie Mountain Health.
• Oversees the development of policies and procedures related to Material Management
• Instrumental in the planning and development of a sustainable program.
• Participates in portfolio/facility/regional team structure.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance of Workplace Safety and Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Hand Hygiene, Regional Policies and other educational requirements for all staff under their supervision.
• Develops and maintains functional relationships with other departments/programs.
• Plans for continued professional development of staff and self.
• Promotes positive public relations.
• Operationalizes Prairie Mountain Health’s Vision, Mission and Values statements.
• Promotes the quality dimensions of access, safety, effectiveness and satisfaction in the provision of Prairie Mountain Health’s services.
• Act as a liaison between nursing units and material management to ensure timely and appropriate distribution of clinical supplies.
• Assist in the selection, evaluation, and implementation of clinical products and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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