Overview:
Procurement Support Specialist
Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Procurement Support Specialist is responsible for procuring supplies, equipment, and services needed by the company. This role manages the end-to-end procurement process to ensure necessary materials are available in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring familiarity with medical aesthetic products and services, supporting the operations and support team in driving cost savings across a dermatology and aesthetic practice environment.
This is a remote position, but to be considered, candidates must live in one of the following states: PA, MD, VA, NC, GA, TN or FL.
Salary range: $50,000-65,000, depending upon experience
Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Source and purchase medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, aesthetic injectables, skincare products, and other necessary items
- Maintain working knowledge of aesthetic products and services, including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, energy-based devices, and professional skincare lines
- Utilize and maintain expertise in the Procure to Pay system
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships with medical, pharmaceutical, and aesthetic vendors, negotiating favorable terms and pricing
- Address supplier and product-related issues, including delays, product recalls, cold-chain concerns, and quality issues
- Implement new procurement systems and processes
- Promote a culture of procurement accuracy and process compliance
- Assist in reconciling and expediting orders as needed
- Collaborate with Operations Support to ensure the procurement system is compliant with electronic medical records (EMR) and other integrated systems, including ModMed/EMA
- Track orders and investigate vendor-related problems
- Develop procurement KPIs and exception-based reporting to ensure accurate procurement information
- Monitor aesthetic product expiration, usage trends, and inventory levels to minimize waste and optimize ordering cycles
- Support monthly and annual KPI reporting and non-labor expense management initiatives
- Stay current on new aesthetic products, devices, and industry trends to inform procurement decisions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong collaboration skills with sound judgment and decision-making abilities
- Familiarity with medical aesthetic products, services, and key vendors preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly around product specifications and expiration management
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and data analysis
- Adaptability to changing business needs and evolving product portfolios
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of risk management principles, including cold-chain and controlled substance compliance
- Strong time management skills
Licensure/Certifications/Education:
Education and Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in inventory management strongly preferred; experience in a dermatology, medical spa, or aesthetic practice setting strongly preferred
- Familiarity with aesthetic injectables, devices, and professional skincare product lines a plus
- Experience with Coupa or similar Procure to Pay platforms a plus; familiarity with ModMed/EMA or other electronic medical records systems a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
Full time employees (defined as regularly working at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start
- Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement Savings account
- Employee discount on cosmetic services and products
