Surgical Materials & Inventory Lead

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN seeks a Materials Management Specialist to coordinate purchasing and inventory of surgical products, implants, and medical equipment. You will maintain accurate par levels, work with vendors, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

You will lead cycle counts, optimize product selection, and support data maintenance of healthcare inventory systems, collaborating with clinicians, surgeons, and Purchasing to deliver cost-efficient, reliable supply

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field; or minimum three years of related experience.
• At least four years in materials management/inventory control within a healthcare setting.
• Experience with automated materials management and/or healthcare inventory systems; leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing and inventory of surgical products, implants, and minor medical equipment.
• Maintain clean, labeled inventory stocking locations and ensure timely system updates.
• Monitor par levels, verify expirations, and rotate stock to prevent waste.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and Purchasing to optimize product selection and costs.
• Perform cycle counts and annual physical inventory activities.
• Support data maintenance for ERP and tissue/instrument tracking systems.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Vendor relations

MS Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Healthcare inventory experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

Automated inventory software

Job description

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN seeks a Materials Management Specialist to coordinate purchasing and inventory of surgical products, implants, and medical equipment. You will maintain accurate par levels, work with vendors, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

You will lead cycle counts, optimize product selection, and support data maintenance of healthcare inventory systems, collaborating with clinicians, surgeons, and Purchasing to deliver cost-efficient, reliable supply