Materials Management Leader – Healthcare Supply & Vendors

Ocean Beach Health; Ilwaco (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO 232 hours + 10 holidays

Volunteer hours 8 hours annually

Short-Term Disability

5% employer retirement match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ocean Beach Health in Washington state seeks a Materials Management Manager to lead procurement, inventory control, and supplier partnerships across hospital and clinic operations. You will oversee purchasing policies, cost‑effective procurement, and cross‑department coordination to ensure reliable supply chains for patient care.

The role reports to the CEO and involves managing staff, budgets, and vendor performance, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate suppliers and determine best value.
• Effective decision‑making skills with the ability to select needed products efficiently.
• Solid math skills for comparing pricing and ensuring cost‑effective purchasing.
• Excellent negotiating skills, interpersonal confidence, and vendor communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Directing all departmental activities related to procurement, inventory control, receiving, storage, distribution, duplicating, and mail transport.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and approving purchase orders and non‑stock purchase requests.
• Maintaining strong relationships with all departments to understand specifications, needs, and supply requirements.
• Negotiating contracts and serving as the primary contact for vendors and distributors.
• Providing administrative support to the CFO through reports, budgets, supply utilization analysis, and capital expenditure management.
• Managing PAR level systems and ensuring adequate supply levels throughout the organization.
• Leading the Product Evaluation Committee and coordinating product assessments.
• Ensuring safe practices for receiving hazardous substances and assisting departments with Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Coordinating leases for large‑ticket items and maintaining emergency supply sources.
• Interviewing sales representatives, reviewing vendor performance, and soliciting proposals for supplies and equipment.
• Supervising department staff through hiring, training, coaching, development, and evaluations.
• Contributing to a culture of patient‑centered care, safety, teamwork, and financial stewardship.
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance and responding to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in business

3–5 years management experience

Job description

Ocean Beach Health in Washington state seeks a Materials Management Manager to lead procurement, inventory control, and supplier partnerships across hospital and clinic operations. You will oversee purchasing policies, cost‑effective procurement, and cross‑department coordination to ensure reliable supply chains for patient care.

The role reports to the CEO and involves managing staff, budgets, and vendor performance, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.