Procurement Specialist
About The Position
The Procurement Specialist manages day-to-day purchasing activities to support timely, accurate, and cost-effective acquisition of medical equipment, supplies, parts, and operational materials. The role supports inventory availability, vendor performance, and purchasing efficiency across multiple locations while maintaining accurate records and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The position is hybrid or remote and works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet operational purchasing needs. It also supports vendor negotiations, purchasing agreements, supplier evaluations, and improvements to procurement and inventory management.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of purchasing, inventory, or administrative experience preferred.
- Experience in healthcare or medical equipment purchasing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, order replacement, tracking, and delivery coordination.
- Evaluate vendor pricing, product availability, and delivery timelines to support competitive purchasing decisions.
- Maintain supplier relationships and resolve pricing, quality, delivery, and service issues.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
- Identify and implement ways to reduce purchasing costs, improve vendor performance, and streamline procurement processes.
- Track open purchase orders, backorders, and outstanding deliveries to support timely fulfillment of operational needs.
- Review purchasing documentation, invoices, and order discrepancies for accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to forecast purchasing needs and support business priorities.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor information, pricing data, and purchasing reports.
- Support vendor negotiations, purchasing agreements, and supplier evaluations.
- Monitor procurement trends and recommend improvements to purchasing efficiency and inventory management.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
