Associate Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Tri-Imaging•Nashville, TN

13d•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, not an administrative purchasing position. Under the guidance of senior sourcing staff, the specialist evaluates equipment at both the system and component level to identify economical ways to meet demand. The role considers existing company assets, forecasted needs, and the lowest-total-cost means of fulfilling requirements. This includes assessing whether acquiring a complete system for its usable parts and residual value is more economical than sourcing an individual component. The position suits someone with a technical foundation in diagnostic imaging 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 specialist works with Sales, Service, Operations, Inventory, Technical, and Finance teams, as well as suppliers and industry contacts. Performance is assessed through timely support of equipment and critical-parts availability, savings on assigned purchases, accuracy of inventory and forecast information, and growth in sourcing knowledge and independence.

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 the technical suitability and commercial value of equipment.
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an 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, with sound judgment about when to seek guidance.
Clear communication skills and ability to build trust with suppliers and internal teams.
Ability and willingness to learn a commercial discipline in addition to an existing technical foundation.
Bachelor's degree preferred; 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 experience 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.
Help assess 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 evolving customer demand.
Review inventory positions to identify shortages, excess stock, slow-moving items, and supply risk.
Monitor inventory turns and flag items for purchasing, redeployment, harvesting, transfer, or disposition review.
Review third-party parts requests to determine whether existing inventory or a lower-cost alternative can meet the need before purchasing externally.
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.
Follow work instructions and other quality-related documents, assist with reviews and updates, and follow processes to ensure ISO 13485 compliance.