Operating Room Materials Management Supervisor
Position Summary
The purpose of an Operating Room Materials Management Supervisor is to oversee the planning and coordination of the Stony Brook Medicine Perioperative Services' inventory and purchasing of implants, disposables and equipment materials for surgery. The Operating Room Materials Management Supervisor is tasked with researching best prices, monitoring inventory levels, distributing supplies, and consulting administration with contracts.
Perioperative Services is searching for a qualified Operating Room Materials Management Supervisor who is an experienced and competent individual with in-depth knowledge of inventory management systems and procedures, with duties to include maintaining budgets, analyzing materials, and researching vendors. The position requires excellent communication skills, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. To excel in this role, Operating Room Materials Management Supervisor needs in-depth knowledge of Lawson supply chain and budgeting processes. The Operating Room Materials Management Supervisor is tasked with ensuring our departments have adequate access to the materials they need.
Duties of an Operating Room Materials Management Supervisor may include the following but are not limited to:
Research potential vendors and obtain prices.
Work with management to identify supply needs.
Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity.
Record and assess all materials quality, movement, and expenditure.
Manage the distribution of supplies in the organization.
Monitor inventory levels and access to the material.
Responsible for daily staff schedules, timekeeping, and planning scheduled time off.
Oversee and support subordinates and new employees.
Prepare and file detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors.
Prepare and manage supply costs for POS departmental budget. Assist in departmental capital planning.
Assist in planning POS division budgeting & planning spanning all aspects of the POS.
Prepare and manage all consignment contracts.
Prepare purchase requisitions for the POS.
Other administrative duties as applies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of materials management experience or, in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree and at least 4 years of materials management experience. Related healthcare experience. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Excellent organizational, communication and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications : Experience in managing surgical material. Working knowledge of handling and ordering surgical implants. Experience working in conjunction with accounts payable, accounts receivable under NYS procurement law. Experience ordering with vendor agreements, service contracts and blanket PO's and resolving issue. Experience resolving backorder issues. Working Knowledge of surgical analytical programs such as Lawson, EDI/GHX, and Crystal reports. 1 or more year's of experience in the handling of sensitive material such as sterile implants, human tissue including allogenic and autologous and sub-zero sterile goods including tissue. Personnel management experience.
Special Notes :Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
In accordance with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) order that all hospitals and nursing homes "continuously require all covered personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19." Upon acceptance of a conditional job offer, candidates who are not already vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol. The order allows for limited medical exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.
Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
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Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 5 panel drug screen
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Successfully complete a Background Check investigation.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .
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Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $61,550 - $71,101 / year.
The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
Job Number: 2601112
Official Job Title: : TH Instructional Support Associate
Job Field : Other
Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: : Operating Room
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours: : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pass Days: : Sat, Sun
Posting Start Date : Mar 30, 2026
Posting End Date : Jun 29, 2026, 11:59:00 AM
Salary: : $65,550 - $ $75,101 / Total
Salary Grade: : SL2
SBU Area: : Stony Brook University Hospital
Req ID: 2601112
