Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.

The Materials Manager is responsible for managing the clinic materials across all clinics in the School of Dental Medicine. This includes but is not limited to the following: inventory management, purchasing, shipping, receiving, stock room, for stock room and kitting and all inventory locations throughout the Dental School. The Materials Manager will be responsible for strategic planning of the materials management program to ensure the highest quality materials are available as needed at the lowest possible cost. The individual will be responsible for establishing policies for best practices in materials management and will be accountable for implementing and enforcing these policies across the School. The manager will be responsible for establishing strong supplier relationships. This individual will identify and maintain a pool of qualified vendors/suppliers whose capabilities match the School and University s requirements. The Materials Manager will lead a team of individuals that will support materials management across the School. The manager will be responsible for directing these individuals in the day to day responsibilities, and will coordinate with the Materials Supervisor, to serve as the second line resource for the staff. The manager will coordinate materials staff to ensure materials are delivered on time, at the correct quantity and quality level, at the lowest cost. In addition, this position will be responsible for recruiting, hiring and integrating the staff to support the TUSDM clinic operations. The Materials Manager, along with the Materials Supervisor, will actively monitor staff performance and manage it appropriately within the University policies. This individual will be the point of contact for all matters related to the materials management system. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the system functionalities properly support the School s needs. The manager will be accountable for training the users in the system. This position will report to the Director of Clinical Finance at the School and University on efficiencies and concerns regarding materials management on behalf of TUSDM. The Materials Manager will maintain membership in an accredited materials management professional organization to keep abreast of current operational trends in Materials Management.



Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:
BS/BA
Years of experience: 5 years in materials management, preferably in a healthcare setting
2 years of supervisory experience
Computer Skills: Advanced computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with a material management system.
Ability to multitask and meet concurrent deadlines.
Demonstrated experience working with senior staff across an organization
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a health care setting
MBA/MS

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.


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