Central Supply Operations Supervisor - Buyer IV
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Tewksbury Junction, MA, United States
Central Supply Operations Supervisor – Buyer IV (2600033U)
Tewksbury Hospital, under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), seeks a Central Supply Operations Supervisor to guide the daily operations of the Central Supply Department, ensuring the seamless availability of supplies and equipment that directly support patient care. This essential leadership position blends strategic purchasing expertise with hands‑on departmental oversight, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and infection control requirements. The role partners closely with clinical, facilities, and administrative teams to keep operations efficient, responsive, and audit ready.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision of the Materials Management Department, including staffing, scheduling, training, performance management, and first‑stage disciplinary actions in coordination with the Director of Environment of Care.
Direct departmental operations to ensure efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of materials management processes and service quality.
Manage purchasing activities for supplies and equipment that support patient care, utilizing usage data to maintain par levels, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.
Oversee inventory control functions, including receipt verification, physical inventories, fixed asset participation, and maintenance of accurate records and reports.
Administer and maintain the Meditech Materials Management system and the WebEOC PPE database to support operational tracking and regulatory readiness.
Collaborate closely with nursing, clinical, facilities, and administrative departments to ensure timely availability of patient care supplies and effective resource utilization.
Serve as an active participant on facility leadership and compliance committees, including Facilities Equipment Management, Emergency Services, Infection Control, and General Management.
Chair the Product Evaluation Committee by coordinating research, financial analysis, vendor presentations, trials, and formal recommendations for products and equipment.
Partner with the Director of Infection Control to establish and enforce Central Supply policies and procedures for decontamination and steam sterilization in accordance with ANSI and/or AAMI standards, including long‑term record retention and reporting.
Review, analyze, and prepare operational and compliance reports.
Required Qualifications
Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and practices, including procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment within established policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and organizational guidelines governing materials management operations.
Proficiency in analyzing data, reports, charts, and other documentation to evaluate information, draw sound conclusions, and make informed recommendations.
Ability to gather, organize, and assemble information accurately, following required formats, procedures, and record‑keeping standards.
Experience reading and interpreting contracts, bids, and technical specifications to support effective purchasing decisions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of clear reports and the delivery of precise instructions.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with numerical data, codes, symbols, and inventory records.
Proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, exercising tact, professionalism, and collaboration across departments.
Capacity to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including staff planning, training, performance evaluation, motivation, and disciplinary processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in healthcare materials management or supply chain operations within a regulated clinical or hospital environment.
Familiarity with Meditech Materials Management systems and inventory control technologies, including data‑driven purchasing and reporting.
Experience supporting infection control, sterilization processes or product evaluation committees, including collaboration with clinical and quality teams.
A current and valid driver's license.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
At least four years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, professional or paraprofessional experience in purchasing work.
At least three years of this experience in a professional capacity.
At least one year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and substitutions below.
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
II. A Bachelor’s or higher degree with a major in business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience and one year of the required professional experience.
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required professional experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required supervisory experience.
Salary and Benefits
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with the internal compensation structure. For all bargaining unit positions, compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
EEO and COVID‑19 Vaccination Status
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID‑19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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Tewksbury Hospital, under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), seeks a Central Supply Operations Supervisor to guide the daily operations of the Central Supply Department, ensuring the seamless availability of supplies and equipment that directly support patient care. This essential leadership position blends strategic purchasing expertise with hands‑on departmental oversight, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and infection control requirements. The role partners closely with clinical, facilities, and administrative teams to keep operations efficient, responsive, and audit ready.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision of the Materials Management Department, including staffing, scheduling, training, performance management, and first‑stage disciplinary actions in coordination with the Director of Environment of Care.
Direct departmental operations to ensure efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of materials management processes and service quality.
Manage purchasing activities for supplies and equipment that support patient care, utilizing usage data to maintain par levels, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.
Oversee inventory control functions, including receipt verification, physical inventories, fixed asset participation, and maintenance of accurate records and reports.
Administer and maintain the Meditech Materials Management system and the WebEOC PPE database to support operational tracking and regulatory readiness.
Collaborate closely with nursing, clinical, facilities, and administrative departments to ensure timely availability of patient care supplies and effective resource utilization.
Serve as an active participant on facility leadership and compliance committees, including Facilities Equipment Management, Emergency Services, Infection Control, and General Management.
Chair the Product Evaluation Committee by coordinating research, financial analysis, vendor presentations, trials, and formal recommendations for products and equipment.
Partner with the Director of Infection Control to establish and enforce Central Supply policies and procedures for decontamination and steam sterilization in accordance with ANSI and/or AAMI standards, including long‑term record retention and reporting.
Review, analyze, and prepare operational and compliance reports.
Required Qualifications
Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and practices, including procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment within established policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and organizational guidelines governing materials management operations.
Proficiency in analyzing data, reports, charts, and other documentation to evaluate information, draw sound conclusions, and make informed recommendations.
Ability to gather, organize, and assemble information accurately, following required formats, procedures, and record‑keeping standards.
Experience reading and interpreting contracts, bids, and technical specifications to support effective purchasing decisions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of clear reports and the delivery of precise instructions.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with numerical data, codes, symbols, and inventory records.
Proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, exercising tact, professionalism, and collaboration across departments.
Capacity to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including staff planning, training, performance evaluation, motivation, and disciplinary processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in healthcare materials management or supply chain operations within a regulated clinical or hospital environment.
Familiarity with Meditech Materials Management systems and inventory control technologies, including data‑driven purchasing and reporting.
Experience supporting infection control, sterilization processes or product evaluation committees, including collaboration with clinical and quality teams.
A current and valid driver's license.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
At least four years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, professional or paraprofessional experience in purchasing work.
At least three years of this experience in a professional capacity.
At least one year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and substitutions below.
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
II. A Bachelor’s or higher degree with a major in business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience and one year of the required professional experience.
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required professional experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required supervisory experience.
Salary and Benefits
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with the internal compensation structure. For all bargaining unit positions, compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
EEO and COVID‑19 Vaccination Status
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID‑19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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