Strategic Procurement & Inventory Manager - Multi-Site

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company vehicle

IPass

Gas card

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Transit Reimbursement

Free orthodontic treatment

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Orthodontic Experts is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee daily purchasing, inventory replenishment, and supply-chain logistics across our clinic network. You will lead sourcing, negotiate contracts, evaluate vendor performance, and manage risk to maintain cost-effective operations and seamless patient care.

Position reports to senior operations leadership and collaborates with Finance, Assets & Facilities, and local office staff to optimize inventory, reduce waste, and ensure clinics have

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, or closely related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or multi-site management, preferably in dental/healthcare.
• Experience achieving measurable annual cost reductions through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations and implementing inventory controls.
• Experience with inventory management software or related purchasing/inventory technology.
• Proficiency in data analysis to interpret spend data and forecast inventory requirements.
• Strong vendor/contract management experience including pricing reviews and renewals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license and pass MVR check.

Aufgaben

• Identify and vet reliable suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, service levels, and scalability.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms, discounts, and SLAs.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with key suppliers and conduct performance reviews.
• Support implementation of inventory management software across the organization.
• Establish and maintain standardized inventory processes across clinics with controls and tracking.
• Monitor minimum/maximum inventory levels to minimize carrying costs and ensure availability.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and support accurate reporting to Finance.
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory data, spend reporting, and valuation for planning.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and standardize purchases.
• Demonstrate annual reductions in成本 through negotiations, standardization, and cost containment.
• Maintain vendor contracts with renewal dates, pricing, SLAs, and performance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Work with clinic leadership to understand supply needs and promote accountability.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to purchasing, inventory accuracy, and costs.

Kenntnisse

Vendor negotiations

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cost savings

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Jobbeschreibung

Orthodontic Experts is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee daily purchasing, inventory replenishment, and supply-chain logistics across our clinic network. You will lead sourcing, negotiate contracts, evaluate vendor performance, and manage risk to maintain cost-effective operations and seamless patient care.

Position reports to senior operations leadership and collaborates with Finance, Assets & Facilities, and local office staff to optimize inventory, reduce waste, and ensure clinics have