Healthcare Materials Manager: Supply Chain Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials across clinical operations and facility maintenance. The role ensures materials are available at the right time, in the right condition, and at the right cost while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will coordinate with clinical, surgical, and administrative teams, manage budgets, and lead vendor relationships, applying just-in-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or work-related experience of more than 5 years in the SCM environment.
• Healthcare materials management, procurement, or inventory control experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and attention to detail; knowledge of healthcare supply chain.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and inventory control for supplies and equipment.
• Forecast needs, place purchase orders, and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate inventories and conduct regular audits.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards through inspection and testing.
• Coordinate emergency supply sources and inter-facility collaborations.
• Collaborate with clinical, surgical, and administrative teams on material needs.
• Coordinate repairs of instruments and equipment; arrange loaner gear when needed.
• Assist in budgeting and cost control for supplies and equipment.
• Follow safe handling practices for hazardous materials and maintain workplace safety.

Skills

Organizational & analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in SCM

Tools

Inventory management software

Computer systems

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials across clinical operations and facility maintenance. The role ensures materials are available at the right time, in the right condition, and at the right cost while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will coordinate with clinical, surgical, and administrative teams, manage budgets, and lead vendor relationships, applying just-in-time