Purchase Specialist

About the Job
Position Title: Purchase Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a Purchase Specialist to manage international purchasing activities within the medical and healthcare sector. The ideal candidate should have experience in purchasing/procurement, with strong hands-on experience sourcing and purchasing from international markets, including North America, Asia, and other global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end international purchasing and procurement activities for medical equipment and products.
  
• Source and coordinate purchases from international suppliers across global markets.
  
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and reliability.
  
• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery terms.
  
• Coordinate with international suppliers regarding quotations, orders, shipments, and delivery schedules.
  
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers where required.
  
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up on outstanding shipments to ensure timely delivery.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements and ensure products meet specifications.
  
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement reports.
  
• Support the procurement team in maintaining strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effective purchasing.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field is preferred.
  

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in purchasing/procurement.
  
• Strong experience in international purchasing is required.
  
• Experience dealing with suppliers across North America, Asia, and other international markets.
  
• Experience handling purchase orders, supplier coordination, quotations, and international shipments.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple purchasing activities simultaneously.
  
• Experience in the medical products industry is highly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong international procurement and supplier management skills.
  
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
  
• Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
  
• Good understanding of purchasing processes and documentation.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  
• Good command of English, particularly for communication with international suppliers.
  
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.