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Team Lead - Materials Management - Full Time - Days
Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY, USA
USD 20-28 / hour
Posted on Oct 8, 2025
Job Summary
The Team Lead Materials Management is a working team member who will coordinate, coach and monitor the work of employees to promote the smooth and efficient operation of a department or area within MVHS. In addition to performing responsibilities as a Buyer, the Team Leader reviews materials order work queues and assigns them to Buyers
Core Job Responsibilities
- Relays work instructions, distributes assignments and monitors work related to purchasing for quality and completeness.
- Starts daily schedule on time and follows department checklists and standards including quality, efficiency and delivery of customer service.
- Monitors staff attendance and time off requests.
- Trains and orients new and current staff to the department operations and new procedures or tools.
- Promotes teamwork and customer service throughout the department and assists staff through upcoming and ongoing changes. Serves as a resource and role model for staff within the department.
- Completes departmental reports and logs.
- Ensures staff understand and comply with organizational polices, department policies and standards, and regulations. Addresses non-compliance promptly and professionally with the department Manager.
- Keeps manager updated of any concerns or problems within the department. Collaborates with Manager to problem solve.
- Actively participates in meetings and in-services and encourages coworker attendance.
- Is flexible to work a varied schedule to meet departmental needs, including weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.
- Is able to work in all areas within the department as needed.
- Performs all the duties of a Buyer to ensure maximum cost savings, prompt order processing, timely invoice processing, accurate pricing, and the efficient processing of backorders or rejected items.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Associates degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience within the department, procurement, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to lead, guide and motivate staff, or prior supervisory experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 95992
Department MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $20 - $28 Per Hour