Materials Manager

We are looking for an experienced Materials Manager to support supply chain and materials operations within a hospital setting in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on keeping essential medical supplies and equipment available for patient care while promoting efficient inventory practices and cost control. The role works closely with clinical teams, leadership, finance, purchasing, and vendors to maintain dependable materials flow across the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily hospital materials operations, including purchasing coordination, receiving, storage, inventory oversight, and distribution of essential supplies and equipment.
• Partner with nursing units, clinical departments, finance teams, and leadership to align supply availability with operational and patient care needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage trends to reduce shortages, prevent excess stock, and improve overall supply efficiency.
• Supervise materials staff and support consistent performance, accountability, and service standards across supply chain activities.
• Build and maintain productive vendor relationships to support timely deliveries, issue resolution, and effective procurement outcomes.
• Review purchasing activity and supply expenses to help manage budgets and identify opportunities for operational savings.
• Maintain accurate materials records and support the use of hospital supply chain and inventory systems for day-to-day operations.
• Help ensure materials management practices meet healthcare regulations, internal standards, and quality expectations within the hospital environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations, ideally within an acute care hospital.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience overseeing staff and operational workflows is required.
• Strong understanding of hospital purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and distribution functions.
• Experience using healthcare materials management or hospital supply chain systems.
• Effective organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with medical and surgical supplies, clinical equipment, or healthcare purchasing contracts is preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations in hospital environments and relevant industry certifications are a plus.