DIRECTOR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Illinois seeks a Director of Materials Management to oversee procurement, inventory control, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in materials management within a healthcare setting and strong leadership skills. This role involves strategic planning to optimize supply chain performance and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Join us to support exceptional patient care and improve operational excellence within our organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Materials Management experience in a healthcare setting.
• 2-3 years supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, procurement, inventory control, and vendor management.
• Guide and lead the materials management team to implement supply chain solutions.
• Develop and maintain budget for the Materials Management Department.

Skills

Materials Management

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At Riverside Healthcare, we believe remarkable care begins behind the scenes with strong leadership, efficient systems, and a commitment to serving our community. As the Director of Materials Management, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the right supplies, equipment, and resources are available to support exceptional patient care across our health system.

This leadership position oversees the strategic planning, procurement, inventory control, distribution, and vendor management of medical and non-medical supplies. The Director of Materials Management collaborates closely with clinical leaders, finance teams, and operational departments to optimize supply chain performance, maintain cost efficiency, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will guide a dedicated materials management team while implementing innovative supply chain solutions that support quality care and organizational growth.

Join Riverside Healthcare and start your remarkable career journey where your expertise helps ensure caregivers have the resources they need to make a difference every day. Together, we are committed to delivering compassionate care, strengthening our community, and shaping the future of healthcare.

The Director of Materials Management is responsible for all purchasing, storeroom, inventory, and supply distribution as well as the courier system.

• Acts as an internal consultant regarding purchasing alliances and purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain budget for Material Management Department.
• Develops and maintains purchasing and materials department policies and procedures consistent with Riverside Healthcare’s philosophy, mission, and values.
• Ensure PMM system is implemented and used appropriately throughout the system.
• Oversee the Third Party Logistics(3PL) that has been outsourced to complete courier transactions.
• Ensures Value Analysis Committee runs smoothly and meet its objectives.
• Maintains appropriate level of inventory.
• Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation.
• Negotiates capital purchases for Riverside Medical Center.
• Negotiates pricing for storeroom supplies and other assigned purchases.
• Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable.
• Provides leadership and direction for ensuring quality patient care.
• Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction.
• Works with Finance to ensure products are purchased on time and a current list of capital expenditures is maintained.

People and Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams while setting clear expectations.
• Monitors and facilitates the resolution of performance and other employee relations issues. Evaluates and holds downline of leaders accountable for employee performance in their areas. Encourage the recognition of high performers, address low performers, and improve overall employee performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement; lead change management with transparent communication.

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of Materials Management experience in a healthcare setting
• 2-3 years supervisory or management experience

Required Licensure/Education

Preferred Education

• Master's degree preferred

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids: None
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: None

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Needed for presentations, training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings.
• Vision: Needed for computer entry, reading memos and literature.
• Smell: Needed for electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to employee concerns.
• Touch: Needed for writing, computer entry, filing.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 60%
• Twist: 1%
• Stand: 10%
• Walk: 10%
• Kneel: 0%
• Lift: 2%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 0%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Reports and paperwork

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 90
• Twist: 3
• Stand: 30
• Walk: 30
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 5
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 3
• Climb: 0
• Reach above shoulders: 3

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight:
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight:
• Fine Manipulation: Calculator and computer keyboard

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not Required