Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist

Aspen Dental Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aspen Group (TAG) is actively seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage purchasing for dental and internal practices. You will support requisitions, create POs, evaluate supplier options, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with SOPs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, contract negotiations, and ongoing process improvements within the supply chain. Salary starts at $57,000, plus DOE, in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or engineering is required.
• Professional purchasing certification is desirable.
• 3+ years in supply chain management, procurement, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute purchasing for dental and internal teams.
• Lead supplier negotiations and RFPs to improve cost and delivery.
• Provide regular updates to supply chain leadership on projects.
• Own procurement processes and SOP adherence.
• Identify process improvements with stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

Vendor management

Communication

Multi-project management

Documentation

Decision making

MS Office

E-Sourcing Platforms

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or engineering

Professional purchasing certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

E-Sourcing Platforms

Database tools

Job description

The Aspen Group (TAG) is actively seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage purchasing for dental and internal practices. You will support requisitions, create POs, evaluate supplier options, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with SOPs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, contract negotiations, and ongoing process improvements within the supply chain. Salary starts at $57,000, plus DOE, in a dynamic healthcare environment.