Director of Supply Chain

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Reporting to the COO, the Director of Supply Chain is responsible for procurement and purchasing of systems for harvest, parts to fulfill orders, and building an appropriate inventory level to support sales. The role oversees the purchase of materials and services in support of the company’s business requirements, in accordance with company policy and compliance. The position supports procurement activities for all departments—including sales, services, product development, distribution, and administration—to obtain and analyze competitive bids, negotiate terms, and resolve fulfillment needs.

• Manages a team of buyers to procure and purchase equipment and parts needed to fulfill sales orders and stocking requirements for ultrasound and diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Works with sales and operations departments to forecast and procure parts and equipment needed to support future sales based on forecasting and market knowledge.
• Provides input to or leads aspects of the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process, such as reviewing and adjusting stocking levels, reviewing assets under contract and impact on stocking strategy, changing sourcing strategy for specific items, and preparing for and leading cross‑functional meetings.
• Pro‑actively identifies, highlights, and works cross‑functionally to resolve gaps in the supply chain.
• Identifies opportunities to procure items at favorable pricing that could drive future sales and repairs; procurement sites include—but are not limited to—hospitals, medical device auctions, etc.
• Ensures appropriate timing of procurement to enhance sales flow and avoids delays in the sales order process due to sourcing.
• Maintains quality and cost‑effective procurement opportunities for wholesale and dealer relationships with Avante Health Solutions.
• Identifies and builds new sources of supply for systems and equipment.
• Identifies changes in processes and offers applications and solutions to promote optimal efficiency as Avante continues to grow.
• Takes strong initiative to meet goals, thinks strategically, and enhances the company’s overall platform; serves as a team member with sales, marketing, purchasing & inventory.
• Works professionally and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all internal and external communications and demeanor.
• Collaborates with all departments as internal customers, prioritizing tasks as needed for efficiency and compliance.
• Adheres to all company employment policies, including quality and safe practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of acquisition and purchasing experience in medical equipment.
• Ultrasound and diagnostic imaging device purchasing and procurement experience highly preferred.
• Exposure to best practices and experience in an entrepreneurial company with a roll‑up‑the‑sleeves, hands‑on culture.

General: Ability to strategize, implement, and retain current and new business relationships. Exceptional communication skills. Accuracy in data preparation and entry. Superb time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail. Team‑work, work ethic, flexibility, respectfulness, honesty, trustworthiness, punctuality, and cultural awareness.

Technical: Proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, email, search engines, Internet, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to learn specific software needed to improve productivity.

Communication: Strong oral and written skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial journals, operating and accounting instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively with customers or employees.

Math & Reasoning: Ability to calculate discounts, interest, and percentages; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions; manage multiple projects simultaneously; adapt to change and take initiative.

Physical Demands: Ability to…