MATERIALS MANAGER at South Central Regional Medical Center – Laurel, Mississippi

Position: MATERIALS MANAGER

Department: SURGICAL SERVICES

Reports to: DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS

Created: 5/6/25

Under direction of the Director of Materials, the Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the Surgical Services Departments supply chain, ensuring adequate materials and equipment are available while optimizing costs and processes. This involves purchasing, storing, and distributing medical supplies, equipment, and other materials used by the Surgical Services Departments and managing these departments’ inventory.

• Oversee Purchasing and Sourcing for Supplies in Surgical Services Departments per state of Mississippi purchasing guidelines
• Supervise and maintain the physical inventory of materials
• Oversee Annual Physical Inventory in Surgical Services Departments
• Inventory Management and maintain Inventory Records in ERP System
• Receiving and Distribution of Supplies
• Collaboration and Communication with Surgical Services and other Hospital Departments
• Cost Management
• Quality Assurance

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5 years experience in healthcare supply chain

• Experience in healthcare supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and practices
• Proficiency in relevant software systems (e.g., ERP systems, inventory management software)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products and Excel

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organization and time management skills

• This is a supply chain/procurement position that is performed in the Surgical Services Departments in the Hospital, consisting of Surgery, OR at Plastics, Cath Lab, and Endoscopy. Working conditions will consist of both office/computer related work along with stocking and distribution of supplies. This position can require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 30lbs.