- Salary
- $80k – $116k
- Location
- 45 Francis Street Boston (Surgery Building), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Supervisor, Materials Management:In this role, you'll oversee inventory management, purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and team performance to ensure the right materials are available at the right time. You'll play a key role in supporting operational excellence through effective planning, forecasting, and inventory control.
Patient Care Required: No
What You'll Do:
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to support on-time delivery and meet customer requirements.
- Identify and evaluate new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the highest standards of quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, continuity, and delivery performance.
- Establish inventory control procedures and oversee the annual physical inventory process.
- Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate team members to drive performance and operational success.
- Partner with product line coordinators to plan and forecast customer orders and ensure timely shipments.
- Build, maintain, and negotiate relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Purchase supplies and materials according to established specifications and business requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and best practices across all materials management functions.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience in lieu of a degree: Yes
Required Experience
- 5–7 years of directly related experience required.
- 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
- Strong customer service orientation and commitment to meeting customer needs.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, and inventory management systems.
- Experience with forecasting, inventory planning, and budgeting processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely, effective decisions.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Constantly (67-100%)
- Walking Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
- Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
