Purchasing Manager 1
About the job
- Collaborate with product managers, engineering, and vendors to develop new products, bring them to market, or redesign products to achieve cost competitiveness.
- Lead projects and influence different functions to achieve goals, ensure results are accomplished, and deliver on time.
- Identify potential quality risks and improve product cost and production efficiency through re-engineering, material changes, and other approaches.
- Approach tasks and projects in a streamlined manner, applying knowledge of processes, products, and resources to minimize rework and maximize efficiency.
- Identify priorities during periods of rapidly changing demands.
- Maintain effective business relationships with vendors associated with assigned product categories and understand vendor impact on the overall business and product category.
- Monitor potential changes with vendors or in the related manufacturing industry, monitor contract compliance, and lead the supplier scorecard process.
- Continuously evaluate the existing vendor pool, identify high-potential vendors, and develop sourcing risk mitigation plans.
- Develop new product output.
- Provide solutions or escalate issues.
- Collaborate with teams effectively and respectfully, acting as a facilitator among teams.
Job Summary
Lead and coordinating activities of purchasing activities for assigned division or product categoryJob Description
Project Management
- Collaborate with product manager, engineering, and vendors to develop new products and bring new products to the market or redesign the products to achieve cost competitiveness.
- Lead project and influence different functions to achieve goals, assure result accomplish and deliver on time.
- Know the potential quality risk, know how to improve product cost - increase production efficiency, re-engineering, material changing, etc.
- Approaches tasks and projects in a streamlined manner; applied knowledge of processes, product, and resources to minimize rework and maximize efficiency.
- Collaborate with product manager, engineering, and vendors to develop new products and bring new products to the market or redesign the products to achieve cost competitiveness.
- Identify priorities during whirl wind.
Vendor Management
- Maintain effective business relationship with vendors associated with assigned product categories; Understand vendor impact on overall business and product category;
- Proactively be aware of potential changes with vendors or in related manufacturing industry; Monitors contract compliance. Leads supplier score card process.
- Keep challenging existing vendor pool, identify high potential vendors, sourcing risk mitigation plan.
- Monitors contract compliance.
- Leads supplier score card process.
- Develop new product out.
Team Work
- provide solutions, or escalation
- Collaborate with teams effectively and respectfully; Acts as team player and facilitator among teams.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
About the company
Medline makes and distributes medical and surgical supplies for hospitals, surgery centers, nursing homes, physician offices and other care sites. It runs its own factories alongside a large network of warehouses and delivery routes, so one company can produce exam gloves, gowns and surgical kits and then deliver them straight to the bedside. Many health systems sign multi-year prime vendor agreements that make Medline the source for most of their medical-surgical supplies. It earns money selling its own products and those of other manufacturers, together with supply chain services. Medline was founded in 1966 and is based in Northfield, Illinois.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northfield, Illinois
Founded
1966
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What believers are saying
- Sales keep climbing: net sales rose 11.6% to $7.7 billion in the April to June 2026 quarter.
- Medline pays for school: full-time staff get 80% of tuition reimbursed, starting 30 days after hire for undergraduate study.
- A deep network absorbs shocks: losing its Tracy, California warehouse in June 2026 cut only about 4% of US space.
What critics are saying
- Quality lapses hit stock grants: shares fell 7% after a May 2026 FDA warning over contamination at a Medline plant.
- Tariffs squeeze profit: second-quarter 2026 net income fell 58% to $139 million as tariffs raised product costs.
- Buyout firms still hold sway: Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman each kept about 18% of Medline after listing.
What makes Medline unique
- Medline sells mostly its own goods: its Medline Brand products made 47.1% of net sales in early 2026.
- Medline drives its own deliveries: a fleet of over 2,100 MedTrans trucks reaches 95% of its US operations next day.
- The founding family keeps a voice: the Mills family held 17.8% of voting power after Medline listed.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
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0%Medline hosts fourth annual MedTrans Rodeo in Mundelein, Ill. Oct 23, 2026, 15:14 ET Drivers representing each region represent Medline's commitment to making healthcare run better NORTHFIELD, Ill., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Medline's private fleet of truck drivers, MedTrans, recently completed its fourth annual National Truck Rodeo, which celebrates the drivers' commitment to safety and technical abilities. The company's fleet of more than 2,100 MedTrans drivers plays an important role in its ability to provide next-day delivery to 95% of its U.S. customers. "Medline's team of drivers are the backbone of serving our customers, serving as a friendly face and committed supplier," said Jeff Brennan, vice president of transportation for Medline. "Our drivers deliver critical medical supplies to customers no matter the day, weather or other challenges they may face." At the rodeo, Brennan highlighted the event's role in strengthening MedTrans' culture. "The National Truck Rodeo gives us an opportunity to recognize the skill and commitment to safety our drivers demonstrate every day," Brennan said. "It also brings our teams together through friendly competition, shared learning and a continued focus on improving how we serve our customers." Earlier this year, Medline set the stage by hosting regional rodeos for its drivers and their families at Medline facilities across the nation. These regional events follow more local events held earlier in the year at the company's 45 U.S. distribution centers. The first-prize winner this year in each of three categories at the regional levels received an award for $1,500 and had the opportunity to compete at the MedTrans National Truck Rodeo. There, the regional winners competed for a share of $15,000 in prize money and provided inspiration to the company's more than 2,100 drivers. Brennan said Medline's continued investment in the National Truck Rodeo reflects the company's commitment to recognizing its drivers and strengthening a culture of safety, engagement and continuous improvement. It also reinforces the essential role MedTrans drivers play in delivering reliable service and helping Medline make healthcare run better across the country. National Class A Truck Winners: First Prize ($2,500): Gerald Britt, from Olive Branch, Miss., brought more than 38 years of professional driving experience to this year's rodeo. "Words cannot fully describe what winning meant to me," Britt said. "After 38 years on the road, it was an unforgettable accomplishment and a proud way to represent the best company I have ever worked for." This was Britt's second time competing in the MedTrans Rodeo. Second Prize ($1,500): Jose Ortiz, from Modesto, Calif., has more than 30 years of driving experience and has spent the last eight with MedTrans. Ortiz, who said the win will make his family proud, added, "This win was for our team, and it meant a lot to show the driving skills I have developed over 30 years. I was proud to represent my branch and share that accomplishment with the people who matter most to me." Third Prize ($1,000): Harold Thornton, from Richmond, Va., has spent the last three years with MedTrans. "Winning was rewarding both personally and professionally," Thornton said. "It was a proud moment after six years as a professional driver and a chance to represent the coworkers and company I enjoy driving for." This was Thornton's second time competing in the rodeo. National Class B Truck Winners: First Prize ($2,500): Timothy Fuller, from Attleboro, Mass., competing in the rodeo for the second time, has been with MedTrans for nearly eight years and has driven professionally since the early 1990s. "Winning affirmed the value of the excellent training we received from leadership and showed what that preparation made possible," Fuller said. "It was a rewarding team achievement that reflected the support of our office staff, fellow drivers and family-oriented workplace." Second Prize ($1,500): Hector Mares, from Denver, thanked his team for their support and commitment after competing in his third MedTrans Rodeo. "This win is for the Denver drivers and their commitment to safety and excellence," Mares said. "It was also a fun way to represent a team that works together every day to get the job done." Third Prize ($1,000): Phillip Alongi, of Kansas City, Mo., has spent the last six years with Medline and said he was honored to compete for the second time against the very best in the business. "Being recognized for safety is incredibly rewarding, especially when you're competing alongside so many talented drivers who set a high standard every day," Alongi said. It represents the experience I had gained over 11 years on the road and the strong culture of safety valued at Medline." National Parcel Truck Winners: First Prize ($2,500): Roy Aguilar, from Gresham, Ore., is just 10 months into his MedTrans career and already making waves on the national stage. Aguilar, who loves to admire the beauty of the road, said, "Winning showed me that I have the potential to keep growing as a driver and pursue my Class-A license. My career is still beginning, and this experience gave me confidence that I was on the right path and ready for the next challenge." Second Prize ($1,500): Randall Lloyd, a parcel driver from Graham, N.C., brings 37 years of driving experience and a commitment to making healthcare run better. "After 37 years as a professional driver, winning meant being recognized as one of the company's best and safest drivers," Lloyd said. Third Prize ($1,000): Robert Hoefer, from Mayview, Mo., has spent the last four years of his 17-year driving career with MedTrans. "After 17 years as a professional driver, this win was a fun reward and a memorable accomplishment to carry into our next adventure," Hoefer said. About Medline Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com. SOURCE Medline
GIC Private Ltd sells $274.8 million in Medline (MDLN) shares. Published Oct 17, 2026, 11:16 AM (C) Reuters GIC Private Ltd, a significant shareholder and director of Medline Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLN), reported the sale of a substantial block of shares. The Singapore-based entity disposed of 7,816,987 shares of Medline Class A Common Stock on October 8, 2026, at a price of $35.15 per share. The transaction amounted to a total value of $274,767,093. The sale comes as Medline shares have declined 24.5% over the past six months, currently trading at $35.96 with a market capitalization of $48.08 billion. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels, with the platform identifying Medline as a prominent player in the Healthcare Equipment & Supplies industry. The company generates $29.94 billion in revenue with 12% growth. Investors can access detailed valuation metrics and 5 additional ProTips through comprehensive Pro Research Reports available for Medline and 1,400+ other US equities. Following this transaction, GIC Private Ltd directly holds 16,453,806 shares of Medline Class A Common Stock. Additionally, 69,408,506 shares are beneficially owned indirectly through Hux Investment Pte. Ltd. GIC Private Ltd, identified as a 10% owner of Medline, disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest. The indirectly held shares are owned directly by Hux Investment Pte. Ltd., which shares the power to vote and dispose of these securities with GIC Special Investments Pte. Ltd. and GIC Private Ltd. GIC Special Investments Pte. Ltd. is wholly owned by GIC Private Ltd and is its private equity investment arm. GIC Private Ltd, in turn, is wholly owned by the Government of Singapore, which manages Singapore's foreign reserves and disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities. -0.61 (-1.67%) Closed · 16/10 · USD -0.95 (-2.64%) After Hours · 16:51:49 Start trading MDLN now The filing was dated October 13, 2026. In other recent news, Medline Industries reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $7.7 billion, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. The company's adjusted earnings were $0.50 per share, with organic growth reaching about 13% when excluding tariff refunds. Despite these positive figures, investors expressed concern over a lower full-year profit outlook and rising costs. In analyst updates, BTIG reiterated a Buy rating for Medline with a $55 price target following a tour of the company's Illinois distribution center. Meanwhile, Tigress Financial Partners lowered its price target for Medline to $55 from $62, maintaining a Buy rating. Tigress Financial highlighted the company's AI-enabled supply-chain transformation as a factor supporting durable growth. They also noted that recent fire-related issues could present a buying opportunity. These developments provide a comprehensive view of Medline's current financial and operational landscape. Should you invest $2,000 in MDLN right now? ProPicks AI evaluates MDLN alongside thousands of other companies every month using 100+ financial metrics. Using powerful AI to generate exciting stock ideas, it looks beyond popularity to assess fundamentals, momentum, and valuation. The AI has no bias - it simply identifies which stocks offer the best risk-reward based on current data with notable past winners that include Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Want to know if MDLN is currently featured in any ProPicks AI strategies, or if there are better opportunities in the same space?
Medline: South Carolina Pediatric Alliance selects Medline as Prime Vendor. Published on 10/13/2026 at 10:43 am EDT South Carolina Pediatric Alliance selects Medline as Prime Vendor Agreement provides access to Medline's medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions to support operational performance By Medline Newsroom Staff | October 12, 2026 Northfield, Ill., Oct. 12, 2026 - Medline (Nasdaq: MDLN) today announced it signed a new Prime Vendor agreement with South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA). Formed through the partnership of Palmetto Pediatrics and Sandhills Pediatrics, two longstanding pediatric practices serving families in the Midlands of South Carolina, SCPA today provides comprehensive pediatric care through 10 locations across the Midlands, with expanded access to care through evening and weekend services. SCPA remains committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while continuing to grow alongside the communities it serves. "Having a dependable supply partner is essential to supporting our physicians and clinical teams across every SCPA location," said Caroline Currin, chief operating officer of South Carolina Pediatric Alliance. "This partnership with Medline will help us create greater consistency across our network, strengthen our day-to-day operations and ensure our teams have the quality supplies they need to provide exceptional care to our patients." Through this agreement, SCPA will have access to Medline's comprehensive brand portfolio of quality medical-surgical products and powerful distribution capabilities to help streamline ordering and timely, reliable delivery of medical supplies. SCPA also will use Medline's supply chain expertise to help optimize clinic setup, complete PAR-level analysis and increase visibility into its supply chain to make informed operational decisions across the network. "As we continue to grow, it is important that we look at every opportunity to operate more efficiently and ensure our resources are being used where they have the greatest impact," said Steve Hatchell, chief financial officer of South Carolina Pediatric Alliance. "Medline stood out as a partner that could help us achieve meaningful savings while maintaining the quality of supplies our teams rely on every day. Those efficiencies ultimately allow us to keep our focus where it belongs, on providing exceptional care to the children and families we serve." Brad Miriam, executive vice president of non-acute sales at Medline, said, "We look forward to partnering with South Carolina Pediatric Alliance as they continue to grow and serve communities across South Carolina. We are proud to support them in strengthening their operations and supply management so that they can continue to provide great care for their patients and families." About Medline Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com. Attachments * Original document * Permalink Disclaimer Medline Inc. published this content on October 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on October 13, 2026 at 14:42 UTC. (C) Publicnow - 2026
Medline launches enhanced TrackPoint(TM) to simplify inventory management for post-acute care. Oct 12, 2026, 16:25 ET Combines real-time inventory tracking with PointClickCare(R) integration to reduce manual work and improve supply visibility NORTHFIELD, Ill., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Medline (Nasdaq: MDLN) today announced the launch of an enhanced version of TrackPoint(TM), its online inventory management and patient item usage solution designed to help long-term care and inpatient hospice providers more easily track supplies from Medline, capture patient-level usage and gain visibility into inventory across locations. TrackPoint provides an easy-to-use solution that helps facilities streamline how they order and manage supplies purchased from Medline. The platform gives providers greater control over supply management by automating manual workflows and enabling more accurate tracking of what is on hand, where products are used and when replenishment is needed. "We know that our customers, especially in post-acute care, often don't have access to inventory management solutions and charge-capturing systems purpose-built for them," said Dave Kordik, vice president customer technology solutions, Medline. "Everything is very manual. We saw an opportunity to provide a more streamlined, modernized application for them." TrackPoint integrates with PointClickCare(R) for real-time patient data synching and helps providers improve inventory efficiency through several core capabilities: * Real-time Medline inventory visibility to understand what is on hand, where it is located, and what needs to be restocked. * Patient item and service usage tracking to support more accurate documentation and data needed for proactive care and operational efficiency. * Standardized workflows to create consistent processes for receiving, dispensing and tracking supplies and services. * Reduced manual work and errors through digital processes and barcode scanning. * Simplified purchasing through Medline.com to streamline ordering and reduce duplicate data entry. * Accurate multi-location inventory to manage multiple facilities for better counts and replenishment to align supply spend with patient needs and services delivered. "Our goal is to make inventory management easier and more actionable for long-term care and inpatient hospice providers," said Renee Fisher, senior vice president, national field sales, post-acute care, Medline. "We're excited to help customers improve visibility into supply usage, streamline everyday workflows and make more informed decisions that support both operational efficiency and patient care." About Medline Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com. SOURCE Medline
UNIQURE N.V. QURE INVESTORS: contact Kirby McInerney LLP about the firm's securities investigation following 37.3% share drop. NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of uniQure N.V. ("uniQure" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QURE) investors concerning the Company's and/or members of its senior management's possible violation of the federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices. What Happened? On September 29, 2026, uniQure released 48-month data for ongoing Phase I/II studies of AMT-130, the Company's lead pipeline candidate to treat Huntington's disease. The 48-month data revealed a smaller treatment benefit than the one the Company reported at 36 months. Specifically, AMT-130 showed a "44% slowing of disease progression" at 48 months under the composite Uniform Huntington's Disease Rating Scale, compared to a 75% disease slowing at 36 months. In June, uniQure had announced that the Company intended to submit an application to the FDA to bring AMT-130 to the market and did so on September 2, 2026, submitting a Biologics License Application to the FDA based upon its 36-month data analysis. On the disclosure of the Company's 48-month AMT-130 results, the price of uniQure shares declined by $14.60 per share, or approximately 37.3%, from $39.11 per share on September 28, 2026 to close at $24.51 on September 29, 2026. What Should I Do? At this stage, no lawsuit has been filed. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether claims may be brought under federal securities laws. If you purchased or otherwise acquired uniQure securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at [email protected], or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost. Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs' law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation. The firm's efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars. Additional information about the firm can be found on Kirby McInerney LLP's website. More News From Kirby McInerney LLP NEW YORK-( BUSINESS WIRE )-The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of Medline Inc. ("Medline" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MDLN) investors concerning the Company's and/or members of its senior management's possible violation of the federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices.[LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIRM'S INVESTIGATION]What Happened?On June 2, 2026, the FDA published a warning letter that detailed Medline's "significant violations of Curr... NEW YORK-( BUSINESS WIRE )-The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Alphabet Inc. ("Alphabet" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GOOGL; GOOG) securities between May 19, 2026 and July 16, 2026, inclusive ("the Class Period"). If you suffered a loss on your Alphabet investments, you have until December 1, 2026 to request lead plaintiff appointment.[CONTACT THE FIRM IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS]Investors are encouraged to fill ou... NEW YORK-( BUSINESS WIRE )-The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Coastal Financial Corporation ("Coastal" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CCB) securities between October 28, 2024 and July 29, 2026, inclusive ("the Class Period"). If you suffered a loss on your Coastal investments, you have until December 1, 2026 to request lead plaintiff appointment.[CONTACT THE FIRM IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS]Investors are encouraged... Kirby McInerney LLP. NASDAQ:QURE Release Versions