Materials Management Worker
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 15 Parkman Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 17, 2025 | |
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Summary
Responsible for managing inventory and purchasing procedures of raw materials and other supplies within a company. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory Supervises, evaluates and coaches staff members Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to lead team members. Customer service-oriented. Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems. Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting. Ability to solve problems swiftly. Working knowledge of SAP MM. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office In depth knowledge of supply chain and inventory management systems. Hands on experience with forecasting and budgeting. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Analytical thinking with problem solving aptitude. Outstanding communication and leadership skills. Ability to communicate accurately and appropriately. Ability to handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner. Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals. Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements. Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements. Responsible for assuring that supplies, equipment, and all materials are properly receipted and distributed on a daily basis. Restocks utilizing proper rotation, organization, identification, documentation and proper location of stock items. Properly handles and stores sterile items to maintain sterility. Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties Receives all materials delivered to the facility by various vendors. Maintains all areas of material storage in a net and organized manner, utilizing proper rotation. Assists with identification of what should be in stock, organization of the storage space, and the maintenance of appropriate levels of stock in the patient care, ancillary and administrative areas. Data enters orders and receipts into the Materials Management computer system and completes other computer tasks as delegated. Physical Requirements
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |