Associate Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Tri-Imaging•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Sourcing Specialist supports the acquisition of diagnostic imaging equipment, systems, subassemblies, and parts at the best overall value to the business. This is a technical and analytical role, rather than an administrative purchasing position. Under the guidance of senior sourcing staff, the specialist evaluates equipment at both system and component levels to identify economical ways to meet demand. The work includes considering existing assets, forecasting future needs, and determining the lowest-total-cost approach, including whether purchasing a complete system for its usable parts and residual value is more economical than sourcing an individual component. The role is suited to a candidate with a working technical foundation in diagnostic imaging equipment who may not have prior purchasing experience. Tri-Imaging provides hands-on training and mentoring in sourcing processes, commercial approaches, and decision-making methods. The position works with Sales, Service, Operations, Inventory, Technical, and Finance teams, and supports ISO 13485 compliance by following work instructions and quality-related documents and assisting with their review and updates. Performance is measured by timely and accurate support of equipment and critical-parts availability, savings on assigned purchases, accuracy of inventory and forecast data, and growth in sourcing knowledge and independence. The work is performed in an indoor, climate-controlled office environment with ergonomic workstations and quiet to moderate noise levels. It involves extended sitting, typing, and screen use, occasional standing and walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

At least 2 years of industry experience with diagnostic imaging equipment, systems, subassemblies, or parts.
Working knowledge of equipment configurations, major assemblies, component relationships, and compatibility.
Ability to learn to evaluate both technical suitability and commercial value of equipment.
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with interest in developing negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and recognize when to escalate decisions involving incomplete or changing information.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and ability to learn inventory and business systems.
Technical knowledge of diagnostic imaging equipment and interest in solving technical and commercial problems.
Analytical and detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and willingness to seek guidance when appropriate.
Clear communication skills and ability to build trust with suppliers and internal teams.
Curiosity and coachability, with willingness to learn a commercial discipline in addition to a technical foundation.
Bachelor's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Prior purchasing or procurement experience is helpful but not required.
Relevant industry backgrounds may include diagnostic imaging field service, refurbishment, technical support, equipment sales, parts operations, asset management, depot repair, or service operations.

Responsibilities

Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring diagnostic imaging equipment, subassemblies, and parts by assessing configuration, condition, compatibility, component value, and total acquisition cost.
Negotiate routine purchases within established guidelines and support senior staff with supplier pricing, terms, logistics, and equipment configurations.
Evaluate whether acquiring a complete system is more economical than buying individual parts and present recommendations to senior sourcing staff for approval.
Assist with forecasting equipment and component needs using historical demand, inventory levels, contractual commitments, and expected business activity.
Help identify future requirements driven by equipment under contract and changing customer demand.
Review inventory positions to identify shortages, excess stock, slow-moving items, and supply risks.
Monitor inventory turns and flag items for purchasing, redeployment, harvesting, transfer, or disposition review to help keep turns within target.
Review third-party parts requests to determine whether existing inventory or a lower-cost alternative can meet the need before external purchasing.
Track and report sourcing results and support improvements in availability, cost, forecast accuracy, and inventory performance.
Work with Sales, Service, Operations, Inventory, Technical, and Finance to gather requirements and support sourcing decisions that meet business needs.
Follow work instructions and quality-related documents, assist with reviews and updates, and follow processes to ensure ISO 13485 compliance.