Purchasing Inventory Specialist

Overview Bio-Medical Equipment Service Co. is seeking an experienced Biomedical Purchasing Inventory Specialist to support our expanding Service Depot. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end material acquisition lifecycle—including supplier vetting, sourcing, cost negotiation, purchasing, and final receipt verification. We are looking for a trustworthy, detail-oriented, and highly driven professional to help us fulfill our vital mission of keeping medical equipment healthy for patient care. Location: On-Site Louisville, KY Responsibilities Source, qualify, and manage vendors to drive cost, quality, and timing compliance Forecast material requirements and maintain inventory levels to support production needs Set minimum/maximum reorder points and coordinate with vendors and purchasing departments to ensure timely replenishment Perform all purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of parts, supplies, and equipment Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and risk reduction Perform all receiving activities including physical intake of goods, verification against purchase orders, system receiving entry, discrepancy communication, and items put away Assist with regular inventory audits and cycle counts Timely reconciliation of any discrepancies in purchase orders and inventory counts Assist with technician replacement parts and supply fulfillment requests while ensuring inventory accuracy Monitor, analyze, and drive KPIs for vendor performance, material flow, and inventory accuracy Assist with various departmental activities and functions as needed Support cross-departmental collaboration and continuous improvement efforts Ensure compliance with BMES policies, procedures, and Quality Management System Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required Procurement and/or supply chain experience (production or service environment preferred) Strong relationship, negotiation and organizational skills Skilled in problem-solving and analytical abilities Solid understanding and ability to execute best practices in procurement, receiving and inventory processes Skilled in analyzing material usage, cost, and inventory data to inform decision making Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Adapts as needed to a fast paced and dynamic environment Willingness to build trust with fellow team members, produce results, and accept ownership of responsibilities, performance, and actions Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views and ideas Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft applications (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.) Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and remain on your feet throughout the workday #J-18808-Ljbffr PartsSource, Inc