Medical Equipment Procurement & Product Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Medical Equipment Procurement and Product Specialist is responsible for the procurement of medical equipment and supplies across the CURE network of hospitals. This includes purchasing medical equipment & supplies; as well as collaborating with Biomedical Engineering in order to maintain proper functioning equipment across the CURE network. The Medical Equipment Procurement and Product Specialist will work with hospitals to direct them to CURE equipment and medical supply standards to achieve continuity of care, and assist in managing the CMS platform. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

PURCHASING (90%)

1. Purchase medical supplies, equipment and parts in support of modernization in accordance with the CURE network standard. 
2. Provide timely customer service in response to hospital equipment & supply requests. 
3. Deliver on-time, accurate product and spend-related information to hospitals as needed.
4. Identify, develop, manage, and maintain professional relationships with suppliers.
5. Coordinate and request quotes or bids from suppliers/vendors.
6. Manage creation, release, and tracking of purchase orders.
7. Review and update current product availability information on a regular basis.
8. Work directly with warehouse and accounting to resolve inventory, purchase order, and invoice issues.
9. Provide technical consultation and expertise to hospital purchase requestors. 

CMS & ASSET MANAGEMENT (10%)

1. Assist the network in best practice utilization of CMS for equipment maintenance and repair.
2. Analyze CMS data for equipment upgrades and asset disposal.

SECONDARY DUTIES (where applicable and when assigned):

1. Increase personal technical capabilities by self-regulated study, attending technical training courses offered by or through the MSC or other organizations, networking with other equipment biomedical technicians in-country and abroad. 

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, marketing or related field preferred.
2. Purchasing experience in a hospital setting or equivalent equipment/materials management experience with a 3rd party medical equipment vendor.
3. 3+ years experience in procurement and/or field service of medical equipment.
4. 2+ years experience in conducting technical advising, training, and/or familiarity with CMS software, preferred.