Senior Procurement Manager

About the role

SprintRay is a fast-growing technology company transforming digital dentistry through advanced hardware, software, and materials innovation. We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for manufacturing materials and services supporting our Los Angeles operations and global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management

• Own and execute procurement strategies for manufacturing materials, components, resins, equipment, and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, cost-down initiatives, lead times, payment terms, and contractual agreements, with clear accountability for results.
• Drive year-over-year cost reduction and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements while maintaining quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze spend, pricing trends, and supplier cost structures to identify savings opportunities and sourcing alternatives.

• Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation

• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to support SprintRay’s innovation cycles, manufacturing scalability, and continuity of supply.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, single sourcing, lead times, geopolitical exposure, and supplier financial health.
• Lead supplier performance management, including scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives.
• Confidently lead difficult supplier conversations to address performance gaps, pricing challenges, shortages, and contractual issues.

• Procurement Operations & Execution

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle for production and non-production materials, ensuring alignment with MRP signals, production schedules, and NPI timelines.
• Oversee spot buys and exception management when supply constraints arise, balancing speed, cost, and risk.
• Partner with Planning and Manufacturing to support just-in-time inventory strategies while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Support month-end invoice reconciliation with Finance and Accounts Payable, resolving discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, freight, and contract terms.

• Cross-Functional Partnership & NPI Support

• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning on:
• New product introductions (NPI)
• Engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Supplier qualification and onboarding
• Make/buy and sourcing decisions
• Lead RFQs and RFPs for new materials, components, tooling, and services, ensuring supplier capability, capacity, quality systems, and commercial competitiveness.
• Serve as a trusted procurement business partner, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Build and maintain procurement dashboards and reporting for spend, supplier performance, lead times, inventory health, and contract compliance.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems and analytics tools to improve procurement visibility, execution, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, supplier management, inventory optimization, and procurement processes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 13485, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost reductions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, inventory principles, and MRP-driven procurement.
• Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments (medical device, dental, ISO, GMP, or similar).
• High level of confidence leading difficult commercial conversations with suppliers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; able to influence across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, dental, electronics, chemicals, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience sourcing resins, electronics, or complex components.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Odoo, NetSuite, SAP) and analytics tools (Power BI or similar).
• Working knowledge of contract management and basic cost accounting principles.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• APICS, CPSM, or similar certification a plus.