Purchasing Specialist

Smart Care Equipment Solutions•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain operations. The role manages inventory procurement, supplier relationships, purchasing processes, and delivery coordination to ensure materials are available when needed and business operations run efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong supply chain knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments while identifying opportunities to improve processes and control costs. The position involves minimal travel, primarily within North America. Occasional visits to warehouse facilities and supplier locations may be required. Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Its mechanical services include hot-side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration, and HVAC. Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages qualified individuals to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application or hiring process by contacting Human Resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of relevant purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Strong understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
Experience managing projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and improving business processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects independently.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with business systems and standard office applications.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Supply chain or purchasing certification, or progress toward a nationally recognized certification through the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
Experience with supplier management, inventory forecasting, procurement cost analysis, and performance metrics.
Experience leading cross-functional supply chain initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to meet inventory and commodity requirements.
Monitor purchased, consigned, and used inventory for accuracy and accountability.
Track procurement costs, delivery schedules, and forecasted inventory needs.
Coordinate with warehouse, sales, dispatch, and installation teams to manage inventory movement and accountability.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal business partners.
Resolve supplier performance, delivery, and procurement issues.
Support process improvements, cost efficiencies, and standardized purchasing procedures.
Partner with internal teams to improve supply chain processes and operational performance.
Manage purchasing projects, timelines, deliverables, and potential risks.
Monitor metrics related to inventory levels, delivery performance, freight costs, and customer satisfaction.
Escalate purchasing and supply chain issues to leadership as needed.