Purchasing Inventory Specialist
About the Role
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
Requirements
- 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 your 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with salary, incentives, and company ownership/equity
- Comprehensive benefits (401k match, health, college debt reduction, and more)
- Career and professional development through training, coaching, and new experiences
- Hybrid culture with new & beautiful workspaces that balance flexibility, collaboration, and productivity
- Inclusive and diverse community of passionate professionals learning and growing together
About PartsSource
Since 2001, PartsSource has evolved into the leading technology and software platform for managing mission-critical equipment, serving over half of the U.S. hospital infrastructure. Our digital systems modernize and automate the procurement of parts, services, technical support, and training for HTM professionals to efficiently and effectively maintain their mission-critical equipment. PartsSource employs over 700 employees nationwide who are committed to supporting healthcare providers and ensuring healthcare is always on. In 2021, Bain Capital invested in the business, further accelerating our growth and positive impact within the healthcare industry.
PartsSource has been recognized on Newsweek’s List of the Top 200 America’s Most Loved Workplaces for 2024, named among the Top 50 Healthcare Technology Companies of 2025, and among the Top 25 Healthcare Software Companies of 2025. PartsSource President and CEO Philip Settimi was also named to the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEO List 2025 by the Wall Street Journal.