About the company
Inspiren offers the most complete and connected ecosystem in senior living. Founded by Michael Wang, a former Green Beret turned cardiothoracic nurse, Inspiren proves that compassionate care and technology can coexist - bringing peace of mind to residents, families, and staff.
Our integrated solutions seamlessly fit into existing workflows, capturing everything happening within a community. Backed by nurse specialists and powerful analytics, we provide the data operators need to make informed clinical and operational decisions - driving efficiency, profitability, and better care outcomes.
About the role
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing items within assigned categories to support company goals and maximize profitability. This role works closely with supply chain, vendors, and internal teams to develop programs, analyze performance, and ensure the right products are available at the right time.
What you’ll do
Procurement & Buying Execution
- Issue and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and alignment with the budget
- Resolve fulfillment issues directly with vendor contacts
- Maintain item master data, regularly reviewing SKU status for NPI, EOL, and obsolescence actions, and ensuring accuracy of product hierarchy
Sourcing
- Support the Identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers through structured RFQ/RFP processes, including bid analysis and supplier scorecards
- Support contract negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply risk
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations and Finance to track procurement spend, support budget forecasting, and identify variance drivers
- Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to align sourcing decisions with business priorities
About you
- 5-8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
- Must have hardware or hard goods experience
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Good grasp of tactical procurement concepts and proven background in data-driven purchasing
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships, running RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiating contracts
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and procurement tools
Location: Hybrid, NYC
Salary: $75,000 - $140,000
Inspiren Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is explicitly listed in current postings, with mental‑health support and FSAs also referenced on public profiles. This indicates strong baseline health coverage for a growth‑stage company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous or flexible PTO, paid holidays, sick days, and bereavement leave are consistently cited. This breadth of time‑off options supports work‑life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Salary bands are published alongside “+ equity + benefits,” and company equity is highlighted as part of the package. This signals accessible ownership as a standard element of total rewards.
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What We Do
Inspiren offers the most complete and connected ecosystem in senior living. Founded by Michael Wang, a former Green Beret turned cardiothoracic nurse, Inspiren proves that compassionate care and technology can coexist - bringing peace of mind to residents, families, and staff. Our integrated solutions seamlessly fit into existing workflows, capturing everything happening within a community. Backed by nurse specialists and powerful analytics, we provide the data operators need to make informed clinical and operational decisions - driving efficiency, profitability, and better care outcomes.
Why Work With Us
Customers describe working with us as a partnership, not a vendor relationship. We send people on-site to train. We listen to what customers need and put it on the roadmap. That's the culture internally too — high ownership, high accountability, and genuinely caring about outcomes for residents.
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Inspiren Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
