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Materials Specialist

Materials Specialist

TPI Global SolutionsLowell, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description : Operating Room Materials Technician

Job Summary :

The Operating Room Materials Technician is responsible for the effective daily management and annual planning of materials and supplies used within the operating room. This role includes overseeing the non-salary expense budget related to these materials and ensuring timely coordination and provision of supplies to support patient care.

Key Responsibilities :

Materials Management – 70%

  • Create and maintain par levels for supplies within the operating room, ensuring optimal stock based on usage and supply chain metrics.
  • Utilize handheld devices or supply management systems to perform par counts and track inventory accurately.
  • Receive and verify shipments against packing slips, ensuring accuracy of delivered goods.
  • Coordinate deliveries and manage vendor-maintained pars (e.g., linen supplies) with contracted suppliers.
  • Monitor and manage requisition approvals, backorders, and outstanding receipts by regularly executing procurement system queries.
  • Manage Returns to Vendor (RTVs) processes effectively.
  • Enter capital equipment asset information into asset management systems as needed.
  • Rotate and stock products following the first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory model to minimize waste.

Budget Management – 20%

  • Support annual budget planning by researching products and providing relevant data.
  • Manage inventory levels to align with budgetary constraints and allocated funds.
  • Collaborate regularly with operations to review and address any budget overages or shortfalls.

    • Communication – 10%

  • Review and respond to product recall alerts within required timeframes.
  • Communicate recall information and necessary actions to affected departments promptly.
  • Partner with operations to identify and source alternate or substitute products as needed.
  • Inform relevant teams of product backorders and anticipated delays.

    • Preferred Qualifications & Skills :

  • Proven experience in materials management within a healthcare or related environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Competency with supply chain or inventory management systems.
  • Effective communication skills to liaise with vendors, internal teams, and departments.
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