What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Southpoint Surgery Center?
Material Manager is responsible for the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials required for daily operation of the center. They ensure to maintain a steady supply of materials to meet the centers needs without creating unnecessary overstock or tie-up of capital.
Some responsibilities of Material Manager include:
- Inventory control: Monitoring inventory levels to ensure that there is enough to meet demands of the center. They also purchase new materials when inventory levels drop.
- Forecasting: Determine what materials the daily flow of the center require and establish a timeline for obtaining them.
- Coordination of all preparation of Bids and Request for Proposals.
- Materials organization and storage: Ensuring that materials are properly stored, easy to locate and identify, and maintained until usage.
- Receive and stage all incoming materials
- Evaluating suppliers on the basis of delivery speed for their products and services, price and quality
Ideal skill set of a successful Materials Manager:
- Analytical skills for evaluating and choosing suppliers offering the best combination of service, delivery, quality, and price
- Math skills for comparing prices from various suppliers and ensuring the organization is receiving the best deal
- Interpersonal skills, self-confidence, and negotiating skills for establishing contracts with suppliers and vendors
- Exceptional organizational skills