MATERIALS MANAGER

About the role

The Materials Manager directs and oversees all functions of the Materials Management Department, including purchasing, inventory management, contract compliance, and vendor relations. This position is responsible for staff supervision and ensuring the efficient, cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services; proactively seeking opportunities to improve pricing. The role maintains accurate inventory, pricing, purchasing, and stock master records; oversees purchase orders and invoice processing; coordinates service and maintenance contracts; and collaborates with department leaders, vendors, purchasing organizations, and Sanford Health to effectively manage the supply chain. Additional responsibilities include maintaining contract compliance, safety data sheets, monitoring pricing discrepancies and product recalls, and managing vendor relationships. Location: Orange City Area Health System Main Campus, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City, IA 51041.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Materials Management Department functions (purchasing, inventory management, contract compliance, vendor relations)
• Supervise department staff
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve pricing
• Maintain accurate inventory, pricing, purchasing, and stock master records
• Oversee purchase orders and invoice processing
• Coordinate service and maintenance contracts
• Collaborate with department leaders, vendors, purchasing organizations, and Sanford Health to manage the supply chain
• Maintain contract compliance and safety data sheets
• Monitor pricing discrepancies and product recalls
• Manage vendor relationships

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of three years office experience in inventory, supply chain, purchasing, or related field
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ERP software a plus

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday.

Benefits

• IPERS (Retirement Package)
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Educational Opportunities