Job Description

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We are hiring a Senior Technical Medical Purchaser, based in North Wilkesboro, NC. The Senior Technical Medical Purchaser for Medical Equipment is a strategic role responsible for the procurement of medical devices, equipment and supplies. This position ensures the timely acquisition of high-quality, cost-effective medical equipment, instruments, and supplies to support our network of hospitals, clinics, and medical campaigns. The Senior Technical Purchaser leverages their technical knowledge and market expertise to drive purchasing decisions and maintain supplier and customer relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams such as operations, donor ministries, legal and finance. 

A day in the life of a Senior Technical Medical Purchaser: 

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do!  We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe. 

In the role of Senior Technical Medical Purchaser, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. 
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for medical equipment and supplies to meet ministry needs. 
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for medical devices, equipment, and supplies, ensuring all items meet quality and resource setting needs while exercising wise financial stewardship. 
• Collaborate with clinical and technical teams and those we support to understand specific requirements and provide technical expertise to ensure usability, sustainability (in-country sourcing), and compatibility with existing systems and technologies. 
• Manage vendor relationships and lead negotiations for cost-effective, quality purchases. 
• Stay up-to-date with medical equipment used on the field and the medical equipment industry. 
• Evaluate and assess technical specifications, certifications, and performance standards of medical equipment. 
• Develop and manage budgets for medical equipment procurement. 
• Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards. 
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to manage logistics and delivery timelines and ensure the timely availability of medical equipment and supplies. 
• Handle purchase/sell agreements, returns, warranty claims, and service agreements for equipment as necessary. 
• Ensure all equipment complies with local and international regulations, safety protocols, and clinical standards. 
• Follow policies and procedures of Samaritans Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, volunteers, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public within the workplace, in the community, and before the general public.
• Reflect Godly character by conducting activities in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Christian Code of Conduct, Statement of Fidelity to the Holy Scriptures and Distinct Objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field with five to seven (5-7) years of experience in technical purchasing, preferably in the medical or healthcare; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Certifications in procurement or healthcare supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, C.P.M.) is a plus.
• Industry experience with project management and process optimization preferred. Experience in managing complex medical equipment purchases and projects.
• Comprehensive ability for negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive knowledge in medical equipment, instruments, and supplies with strong technical and analytical skills to evaluate and select equipment
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory management systems (e.g., WMS, ERP) global logistics software, ERP systems, and inventory management tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of international regulations and healthcare industry standards and compliance
• Strong understanding of medical equipment, devices, and regulatory standards (FDA, CE, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical equipment testing and calibration processes.

Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Type:  Full-Time/Exempt

Travel Requirement: 30 days per year of domestic and international travel

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Benefits:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.  1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
• We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit.  Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:89; Titus 3:4-7.
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life.  John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment.  1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church.  1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
• We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.  Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
• We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
• We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.  Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
• We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5