Remote Enterprise Procurement Specialist

PathGroup; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a dedicated Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for laboratory operations and client supply programs. This role ensures supply continuity, coordinates with vendor partners, and maintains optimal inventory levels while supporting multi-site operations.

Responsibilities include creating daily purchase orders, tracking orders, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with internal teams to prevent supply disruptions.

Qualifications

• One to five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, warehouse operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working within an ERP system, materials management system, or purchase order environment is required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and process daily purchase orders for laboratory supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor open purchase orders through receipt and ensure timely supplier follow-up, shipment confirmation, and delivery resolution.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding order accuracy, pricing discrepancies, lead times, substitutions, shipment status, and delivery commitments.
• Resolve purchasing issues including backorders, shortages, damaged shipments, missed shipments, substitutions, and invoice or receiving discrepancies.
• Maintain, review, and coordinate standing orders and recurring replenishment programs to support operational requirements.
• Escalate critical supply disruptions and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

PathGroup is seeking a dedicated Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for laboratory operations and client supply programs. This role ensures supply continuity, coordinates with vendor partners, and maintains optimal inventory levels while supporting multi-site operations.

Responsibilities include creating daily purchase orders, tracking orders, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with internal teams to prevent supply disruptions.