Procurement Specialist

United Theranostics; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

United Theranostics is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to build and strengthen purchasing operations across clinics and functions. You will work with clinical operations, finance, IT, facilities, and leadership to ensure access to supplies, equipment, technology, and services that support patient care.

You will manage the full lifecycle, source qualified vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor inventory, and develop scalable procurement processes to fuel growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• At least five years of procurement or related supply-chain experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts and vendor agreements.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement platforms (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics or similar).
• Proactive mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisition to invoice reconciliation.
• Source vendors and obtain competitive quotations for medical supplies, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Build relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages and excess stock.
• Evaluate supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and standardize purchasing processes.
• Coordinate purchasing across multiple clinic locations; collaborate with Finance on budgets.
• Assist with contract renewals, supplier reviews, and scorecards.
• Prepare procurement reports and KPIs; help scale procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Join a Rapidly Growing Healthcare Organization

We’re looking for a resourceful, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to help build and strengthen the purchasing operations of a rapidly growing healthcare organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact across multiple clinics and business functions. You’ll work closely with clinical operations, finance, IT, facilities, and executive leadership to ensure our teams have the supplies, equipment, technology, and services they need to deliver exceptional patient care.

As our organization expands, you’ll play an important role in improving procurement processes, developing strategic supplier relationships, controlling costs, and creating scalable systems that support continued growth.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle—from purchase requisition and purchase order creation through delivery, receipt, and invoice reconciliation.
• Source qualified vendors and obtain competitive quotations for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, technology, office supplies, and professional services.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Build strong, productive relationships with suppliers and strategic partners.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages, disruptions, and excess stock.
• Evaluate supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, standardize purchasing, and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate purchasing across multiple clinic and office locations.
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets, reconcile invoices, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support capital equipment purchases, facility projects, and technology acquisitions.Maintain accurate vendor files, contracts, purchasing records, and compliance documentation.
• Research emerging products, technologies, and suppliers that can improve patient care and business operations.
• Assist with contract renewals, supplier reviews, and performance scorecards.
• Prepare procurement reports, spending analyses, and key performance indicators.
• Help develop procurement processes and systems that can scale with the organization.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• At least five years of procurement, purchasing, or related supply-chain experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and vendor agreements.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with an ERP or procurement platform such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or a similar system.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a desire to improve how work gets done.

Preferred Experience

• Procurement experience within healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience purchasing pharmaceuticals, radiopharmaceuticals, medical equipment, or diagnostic imaging supplies.
• Familiarity with group purchasing organizations and vendor contracting programs.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Understanding of FDA, OSHA, HIPAA, and other healthcare compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a purchasing role—it’s an opportunity to help shape the procurement function of a growing healthcare organization. You’ll have the chance to influence important business decisions, improve systems, develop strategic partnerships, and see the direct impact of your work on clinical teams and patient care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vision and dental coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to grow alongside an ambitious organization, we’d love to hear from you.