Purchasing Specialist

Smart Care•Pelham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist performs transactional purchasing processes to fulfill commodity requirements and maintains accountability and alignment of purchased, consigned, and used inventory. The role manages updated procurement costs and delivery timing for forecasted commodity requirements and coordinates with warehouse, sales, dispatch, and installation stakeholders to maintain inventory chain of custody. It works with suppliers to address performance issues, mitigates risk, supports compliance, and communicates with purchasing and business stakeholders at all levels. The specialist supports continuous improvement and standardized business system solutions across the supply chain, advises internal partners on sourcing processes and procedures, and escalates issues to the Director – Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Manager as appropriate. The role is based on-site at a Smart Care Equipment Solutions location; 100% remote work is not allowed, though a minimal 4+1 hybrid arrangement may be considered. Travel is almost exclusively within North America, with minimal regular travel to review commodity inventories at warehouse facilities and/or supplier locations, depending on business needs.

Requirements

At least three years of relevant experience.
High school education required.
Ability to manage complex projects effectively with little to no guidance.
Understanding of supply chain functions and how their key performance indicators support end-customer needs.
Experience leading in supply chain functions and leading cross-functional teams to improve the supply chain.
Ability to foster open communication, obtain input, listen actively, and select appropriate communication methods.
Demonstrated ability to manage execution across regions, teams, departments, projects, and workflows using defined metrics and monitoring.
Ability to manage project schedules, scope, issues, and risks using recommended project management tools and processes.
Business insight, customer focus, financial acumen, planning and alignment, conflict management, and effective communication skills.
Supply chain certification: the successful applicant should possess, be working toward, and/or have skills and capabilities equivalent to obtaining a nationally recognized Institute for Supply Management certification.
Ability to work on-site at a Smart Care Equipment Solutions location; 100% remote work is not permitted.
Availability for minimal regular travel, primarily in North America, to warehouse facilities and/or supplier locations, depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable field preferred.
Supply chain certification from the Institute for Supply Management, or equivalent skills and capabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform transactional purchasing processes to fulfill commodity requirements.
Maintain accountability and alignment of purchased, consigned, and used inventory.
Manage and maintain updated procurement costs and delivery timing for forecasted commodity requirements.
Coordinate with warehouse, sales, dispatch, and/or installation stakeholders to manage inventory chain of custody.
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk and promote compliance.
Work directly with suppliers to resolve supplier performance issues as needed.
Communicate regularly with purchasing and business stakeholders at all levels, as appropriate.
Support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement strategies within key processes.
Promote and drive acceptance of standardized business system solutions across the supply chain.
Advise and consult with internal business partners on sourcing processes and procedures.
Escalate sourcing and procurement issues to the Director – Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Manager, as appropriate.
Promote and use fundamental operating principles, including effective problem-solving and code of conduct.
Manage complex projects and cross-functional workflows, including schedules, scope, issues, and risks.
Support performance measurement and disciplined monitoring of execution.