Procurement Manager

Job Description:

DEXIS is looking for individuals who work their best, help others, and commit to helping us improve our customer lives and celebrate the difference in others.  

Who is DEXIS and why should you join the team?  

We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative dental imaging equipment, software, and solutions. We offer meaningful work through innovation, diverse opportunities, and career progression.   

We also offer: 

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses.  
• PTO, Sick Time and Paid Holidays.  
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive leave policies including but not limited to Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Personal, and Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits effective DAY ONE!!!!  
• 401K – with exceptional company match starting DAY ONE!!!!  
• Community involvement opportunities & employee appreciation events.  
• Newly renovated, state of the art, climate-controlled facility.  
• Newly built 1200 sq fitness room.
• Large outdoor patio area with gazebo.
• Gourmet coffee, beverages, snacks, and lunches are available in our café.  
• Employee Lounge with pool table, shuffleboard and skeet ball for downtime and employee fun!  

Where are we?  

Situated on the southern edge of the Lehigh Valley and easily accessible from northern Philadelphia suburbs and the surrounding areas, the Quakertown facility is our North American hub for the design and manufacturing of leading dental imaging devices and software.  The facility has a growing, energetic, and diverse mix of professionals spanning engineering, operations, regulatory and quality backgrounds that work collaboratively in the fast-paced medical device field.  A friendly and open atmosphere helps to foster strong personal and professional relationships across the organization.    

POSITION SUMMARY

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the development of overall supplier strategy, to include supporting purchasing and supplier quality with the main emphasis on material cost productivity to support the site. This role is responsible for driving cross functionality to ensure best-in-class supply chain that can provide timely execution of materials, quality, and cost goals. This individual must possess outstanding cross-functional leadership skills, strong negotiations skills and the ability to develop and effectively implement countermeasure to address critical issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Owns supplier relationship management; visits major vendors to build relationships and address issues and concerns.
• Develops and drives supply chain strategy and objectives, including procurement, cost reduction (considering TCO), LCR strategy, new material introduction and supplier selection.
• Leads and participates in initiatives related to spending and manufacturing activity by identifying ways to reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality, delivery, and inventory.
• Partners with quality to reduce internal and external PPM, CAPAs, and out of box failures.
• Supports quality through management of supplier quality rating programs, CAPA /SCAR resolution, and supplier audits.
• Conducts supplier risk management by reviewing sourcing restrictions, revenue impacts, supplier evaluation ratings, and supplier stability indicator scores. Uses evaluation to develop plans for high-risk parties.
• Manages supply base to ensure leveraging of purchasing strength to support operations excellence and materials cost reduction goals.
• Develops and leads negotiations for necessary contracts to support robust material flow including such things as: year over year savings, quality, inventory replenishment systems, Kanban, etc. with partnership with supply chain team.
• Conducts market research, competitive analysis, and overall market trends to quantify needed adjustments in the material and commodity management strategy.
• Actively engaged in improvements and solutions that support materials contribution relating to production issues, quality constraints, and sales issues.
• Manages suppliers while ensuring contractual coverage to maximize working capital, inventory, quality, and delivery.
• Develops new supply chain sources to drive competitive advantage through differentiation and understanding of market drivers.
• Provides R&D support for sustaining and NPI programs.
• Proficiency in compliance related to domestic procurement and international laws including import/export compliance.
• Performs other duties and task as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Job Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field or 5 years of Procurement or Supply Chain experience in lieu of education
• 3 years of Procurement or Supply Chain experience with a practical understanding of the use of continuous improvement tools
• Proficient in the use of a computer, MS Office suite knowledge/experience required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays and weekends.
• The role requires someone to reside within a commutable distance to Quakertown, PA

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to think critically and in tactical and strategic dimensions simultaneously.
• Possess clear and organized communications skills (written and verbal).
• Experience working in a global organization.
• Experience in an FDA regulated environment.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement efforts, in both quality systems and products.
• Proven ability to inspire followership and drive performance excellence.
• Perseverance and consistency in pursuit of successful outcomes. Engineering and/or technical knowledge and/or background.
• The ability to understand and read engineering drawings and specifications related to fit, form and functionally, preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience working with medical devices and in a Quality Management system (QMS) and a Change Control Board (CCB).

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Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

Operating Company:

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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