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Supervisor, Materials Management

Brigham and Women's Hospital
$79,560.00 - $115,720.80
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
45 Francis Street (Show on map)
Jul 11, 2026
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.

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.

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%)


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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