Purchaser/Materials Manager (Healthcare)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchaser/Materials Manager to lead our procurement and materials management efforts within a fast-paced ambulatory surgical center environment. This role is vital in ensuring the seamless flow of materials, optimizing inventory levels, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive mindset, technical proficiency with ENVI and SIS EMR systems, and a passion for streamlining supply chain operations. Join our upbeat, energetic ambulatory surgical center team today. This candidate should have experience in the ASC space, particularly in orthopedic & general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials to meet production schedules.
• Oversee inventory management systems, ensuring accurate tracking, control, and replenishment of raw materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align procurement activities with surgical schedules and demand forecasts.
• Utilize SIS/ENVI for submitting orders/POs and ensuring accurate receiving of products.
• Anticipate what surgeons/anesthesia/center departments will need for upcoming cases and have all supplies, implants in-house ready for cases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, evaluating performance and managing supplier agreements to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory control processes and recommend improvements for inventory accuracy and cost savings.
• Support cross-functional communication among procurement, logistics, and quality teams to facilitate smooth operations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of procurement activities, supplier records, and compliance reports in accordance with company policies.
• Must have an upbeat team-oriented attitude.
• Must be self-driven, motivated, strong attention to detail, able to foresee future needs and act accordingly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing or materials management within an ambulatory surgical environment.
• Strong technical proficiency with ENVI and correlating EMR systems such as SIS
• Knowledge of logistics inventory management, supply chain management, demand planning, and ordering based on surgical scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability in supplier management, negotiation skills, and procurement strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with inventory control techniques
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills to coordinate between departments effectively.
• Prior experience working in an ambulatory surgery center with exposure to purchasing responsibilities is highly preferred.
• Surgical technician background would be highly considered for this position

Join us as a Purchaser/Materials Manager to be at the forefront of our supply chain excellence! Your expertise will directly impact our ability to deliver quality patient care in a busy, thriving surgical center.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000