Strategic Purchasing Specialist - Hybrid Inventory Lead

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Pelham, AL to perform transactional purchasing, manage inventory relationships, and forecast commodity requirements. The role collaborates with warehouse, sales, and installation teams to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The candidate should have a B.S. in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, with ISM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S in an applicable field preferred; at least three years of relevant experience and high school education required.
• ISM or equivalent supply chain certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Performs transactional purchasing processes in support of fulfilling commodity requirements.
• Maintains accountability and alignment of purchased, consigned, and used inventory.
• Manages procurement cost and delivery timing on forecasted commodity requirements.
• Collaborates with warehouse, sales, dispatch, and installation stakeholders to manage inventory chain of custody.
• Mitigates risk and promotes compliance by building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with supply base to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Communicates with purchasing and business stakeholders at all levels.
• Supports continuous improvement of key processes and standardized systems in the supply chain.
• Advises internal partners on sourcing processes and procedures.

Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain Knowledge

Fosters Open Communication

Manage Execution

Schedule Management

Scope Management

Project Issue and Risk Management

Business insight

Customer focus

Financial acumen

Plans and aligns

Manages conflict

Communicates effectively

Education

B.S in an applicable field

ISM Certification or equivalent

Job description

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Pelham, AL to perform transactional purchasing, manage inventory relationships, and forecast commodity requirements. The role collaborates with warehouse, sales, and installation teams to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The candidate should have a B.S. in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, with ISM certification preferred.