Procurement Lead

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $400B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients. About The Role Dandy is seeking a Procurement Lead to help scale our growing Procurement organization. This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of production materials through inventory planning, purchase order management, supplier coordination, and continuous process improvement. The Procurement Lead serves as the operational owner for a portfolio of suppliers and materials while partnering closely with Materials Planning, Finance, Manufacturing, and Operations. In addition to executing day-to-day procurement activities, this individual will improve processes, document best practices, develop reporting, and mentor junior procurement team members. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving operational problems, building scalable processes, and driving measurable business impact. What You'll Do Procurement Operations Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned commodities and suppliersCreate, monitor, and expedite purchase orders in NetSuiteManage supplier communication regarding lead times, order confirmations, shortages, and delivery issuesResolve purchase order discrepancies, invoice issues, and receiving exceptionsMonitor open purchase orders and drive timely supplier follow-up Inventory Planning Review inventory health and demand signals to prevent stockouts and excess inventoryExecute purchasing decisions based on forecasts, reorder points, and business prioritiesPartner with Materials Planning to balance inventory investment with service levelsMonitor supplier performance against lead time and delivery expectations Supplier Management Build strong working relationships with suppliersIdentify supply risks and escalate mitigation plansSupport supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiativesPartner with suppliers to improve delivery performance and reduce operational issues Process Improvement Develop and maintain Procurement SOPs and documentationIdentify opportunities to automate or simplify procurement workflowsCreate dashboards and reporting that improve operational visibilityStandardize best practices across the Procurement team Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, AP, Logistics, and Planning teamsCommunicate inventory risks, supplier constraints, and purchasing prioritiesSupport new product introductions and material transitionsParticipate in cross-functional projects that improve supply chain performance Leadership & Team Development Mentor and train Procurement Agents and BuyersShare subject matter expertise and establish best practicesSupport onboarding of new team membersServe as a resource for complex procurement questions and escalations Qualifications 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory planning experienceExperience purchasing production materials in a manufacturing environmentStrong ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel or Google Sheets skillsExperience building reports and analyzing inventory dataStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize multiple competing requests in a fast-paced environment Preferred Experience with demand planning or inventory planningExperience writing SOPs and improving operational processesExperience mentoring or leading team membersKnowledge of supplier performance metrics and procurement KPIs Success in this Role Within your first year, you will: Maintain healthy inventory levels while minimizing stockout riskImprove purchase order cycle times and supplier responsivenessCreate scalable procurement documentation and reportingDrive measurable process improvements across ProcurementBecome a trusted partner to Operations, Planning, and FinanceHelp develop and elevate the capabilities of the Procurement team Req ID: J-218 For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work. Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. 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