Materials Equipment Specialist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Equipment Specialist to oversee the maintenance and distribution of supplies in a healthcare setting. This role involves coordinating equipment flow, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with policies and contracts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a team environment. If you are a self-starter with a passion for healthcare and supply chain management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience, preferably in a health care setting.
• Knowledgeable in healthcare purchasing and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and flow of equipment.
• Manage supply distribution system and vendor interactions.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department

Supply Chain Operations
Job Summary

The Materials Equipment Specialist coordinates the maintenance, repair and flow of equipment, as well as, manages and establishes a cost effective supply distribution system by evaluating and monitoring supply storage, back orders and pricing while maintaining adequate quantities of supplies. The Specialist is also responsible for interacting with hospital end-users and vendors providing assistance to the end-user in procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services, as well as, identifying the most appropriate vendor for supplies and services utilizing approved vendors whenever possible, following policies, standards, and procedures and referencing any existing contracts.

Required Qualifications

- Require two (2) years of related experience, preferably in a health care setting.

*Will be required to drive a van*

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer a team player and self-starter who is accurate and detail oriented.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to prioritize a variety of duties.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve problems with little or no assistance.
- Prefer proficiency in the use of software, including Excel, along with prior experience with PeopleSoft.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and timetables.
- Prefer knowledge of budgets, accounting, and medical terminology.
- Prefer knowledgeable in healthcare purchasing and distribution.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred Education

AD: Associate's Degree

Primary hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm with rotating weekends.