<p>Job Title: Materials Management Clerk</p> <p>GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Materials Manager performs a variety of planning, procuring, and sometimes distribution of supplies, equipment and services for the surgical centers. Performs value analysis activities as necessary. Assist A/P with reconciliation of invoices. Serves as a liaison between surgery center Materials Managers and corporate Materials Manager.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Surgical Specialties and their prospective equipment & supply needs. </li><li>Completes analysis of data to determine best available cost and minimal lead time. </li><li>Product prioritization and management, keeping number of similar items to a minimum. </li><li>Ability to research & evaluate supplier performance in support of existing contracts. </li><li>Concurrently monitors resource utilization, supplies, and expenses. Takes action immediately as needed. </li><li>Manage the center staff's management of supplier's relationships and agreements. </li><li>Knowledge of Packaging, Transport, Health & Safety regulatory guidelines and compliance to ensure facility compliance. . </li><li>Monitors and assists with the collection, documentation and reporting of product performance assessment and improvement data. </li><li>Assist in Inventory updating and Standardization. </li></ul> <p>REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>High School graduate or equivalent, A.S degree preferred. </li><li>Three to four years' experience in medical materials management or one to two years as OR materials management. </li><li>Background in Surgical Setting considered. </li><li>Strong supervisory and organizational skills required. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of medical terminology. </li><li>Ability to work well independently and perform duties under pressure. </li><li>Strong computer skills with knowledge of excel. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.</p> <p>ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much computer and telephone work.</p> <p>This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Health Savings Account with an employer contribution </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>PTO </li><li>401(k) retirement plan with a company match </li><li>And more! </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity</p> <p>Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.</p>