Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager
Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager
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POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a resourceful and detail-oriented Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager to lead and execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a hands-on individual contributor role ideal for someone who thrives in an agile organization and enjoys wearing multiple hats to drive impact across the business.
We are seeking a resourceful and detail-oriented Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager to lead and execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a hands-on individual contributor role ideal for someone who thrives in an agile organization and enjoys wearing multiple hats to drive impact across the business.
In this role youll manage everything from supplier strategy cost negotiations order execution vendor relationships and ERP setup/management. Youll work cross-functionally with Engineering Product Finance and the larger Operations team to ensure our high-tech products are built on time at cost and with quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute the full procurement lifecycle: sourcing quoting negotiating ordering and tracking.
- Build manage and maintain a reliable supplier base for direct and indirect materials (e.g. PCBA mechanical parts electronics tooling test equipment).
- Maintain evaluate and onboard vendors for prototyping contract manufacturing and production runs.
- Manage day-to-day purchasing activities including purchase order creation order follow-up and resolving delivery or quality issues.
- Partner with Engineering on early supplier engagement during product design and development.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement supplier agreements to drive savings and efficiency.
- Monitor supply chain risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies for lead times shortages or geopolitical risks.
- Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and part availability.
- Setup Maintain and improve procurement documentation and systems (ERP BOMs cost tracking etc.).
- Collaborate with Finance on budgeting invoicing and tracking actual vs. forecasted spend.
Key Skills/Abilities
- Hands-on experience sourcing electronics mechanical components or contract manufacturing services.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Familiarity with startup operations fast iteration cycles and working with limited resources.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g. NetSuite SAP etc.) and Excel for data analysis preferred.
- Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of overseas sourcing (China SE Asia Mexico) and logistics preferred.
- Ability to work independently while aligning with company priorities.
- Comfortable in a dynamic ambiguous environment with shifting priorities.
Education/Experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related field.
- 58 years of experience in sourcing procurement or supply chain management preferably in a startup or high-growth tech environment.
- Experience supporting hardware development from prototype through production preferred.
- Experience with implementing an ERP system specifically NetSuite a plus!
Location: Waltham MA 02451 4-5 days onsite required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Director of Manufacturing
We offer competitive salary and benefits!
401(k) plans & matching Health Dental & Vision Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Parental Leave Life Insurance Stock Options EAP & voluntary benefits.
ABOUT CONVERGENT DENTAL:
Convergent Dental Inc. is a privately owned dental equipment and technology company. Our high-energy high-tech culture is experiencing rapid growth and looking for new team members who can grow with us. Our flagship product Solea is the only CO2 laser to be cleared by the FDA for all-tissue indications and delivers an anesthesia-free blood-free suture-free experience.
Solea is a true breakthrough in dental laser technology that offers a completely different experience for both dentists and patients when compared to traditional instruments or any earlier laser treatment. Soleas speed and precision is a result of its wavelength and computer controls that are unique to Convergent Dental Inc.
We are a high-energy team and looking for new members who can grow with us. Our culture is fast paced collaborative and a roll up your sleeves entrepreneurial environment. We are all working towards forever changing how people think about going to the dentist. If you are a motivated career-oriented individual Convergent Dental is the place for you!
Convergent Dental is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. All candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Director of Manufacturing
We offer competitive salary and benefits!
401(k) plans & matching Health Dental & Vision Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Parental Leave Life Insurance Stock Options EAP & voluntary benefits.
ABOUT CONVERGENT DENTAL:
Convergent Dental Inc. is a privately owned dental equipment and technology company. Our high-energy high-tech culture is experiencing rapid growth and looking for new team members who can grow with us. Our flagship product Solea is the only CO2 laser to be cleared by the FDA for all-tissue indications and delivers an anesthesia-free blood-free suture-free experience.
Solea is a true breakthrough in dental laser technology that offers a completely different experience for both dentists and patients when compared to traditional instruments or any earlier laser treatment. Soleas speed and precision is a result of its wavelength and computer controls that are unique to Convergent Dental Inc.
We are a high-energy team and looking for new members who can grow with us. Our culture is fast paced collaborative and a roll up your sleeves entrepreneurial environment. We are all working towards forever changing how people think about going to the dentist. If you are a motivated career-oriented individual Convergent Dental is the place for you!
Convergent Dental is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. All candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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