Procurement Manager

The Opportunity

PepperPointe is looking for individuals who are excited by, and thrive in, an environment of impactful change. Our team spirit is evident every day, and we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other. 

If you are determined, solutions-oriented, collaborative, and committed to excellence, then we would love to have you join our organization as we work to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. 

We are looking for a trustworthy Procurement Manager to lead our efforts to serve and support supplier relations, service and repair, and account maintenance of our supported dental offices. The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement activities of the organization. This includes developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The Procurement Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing the organization's supply chain and contributing to overall operational efficiency. You will constantly be looking to innovate old methods and processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.  

Please note this role will require some travel to offices in Kentucky, estimated at 1 day per week or as needed. 

A Day In The Life Of

• Liaise with suppliers to provide necessary documentation and reporting. 
• Identify and resolve any and all issues related to product quality, pricing, delivery, and loss 
• Respond to vendor related questions or issues for efficient/effective resolution. 
• Monitor and manage vendor data and reports 
• Analyze vendor data to identify potential efficiencies and improvement opportunities 
• Maintain dashboards for respective area 
• Evaluate repetitive service requests to identify repetitious root causes and implement appropriate preventive actions. 
• Assure accurate and timely equipment diagnosis and garner secondary input when a clear diagnosis is not reached. 
• Assist in the evaluation of repair versus replacement considerations based on cost benefit, ROI and ongoing reliability. 
• Provide logistical support for needed PPE and other supplies that could need to be moved from office to office based on supply and demand realities. 
• Ensure quality control standards are consistently met. 
• Coordinate the purchase and installation of replacement equipment. 
• Manage account setup and maintenance with suppliers 
• Working with the Procurement team and Business Intelligence to optimize use of reporting. 
• Managing time and working with other functional areas to streamline and improve processes 

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or in a similar role. 
• 3-5 years of leadership and team management experience. 
• Ability to move and install PC equipment on a basic level. 
• Strong customer service orientation. 
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and critical thinking skills. 
• Propensity for being proactive in addressing issues and concerns to prevent crises and prioritize issues accordingly. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; listening skills are essential while remaining open to other ideas and trying new things. 
• Conducts self with professionalism and in a tactful manner, treating others with respect and consideration. 
• Follow through on commitments. 
• Solid written and verbal communication skills. 
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks. 
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely manner; gathering and analyzing information skillfully, developing alternate solutions. 

We’d Love It If You Also Have  

• 2 years similar experience in a purchasing setting. Bachelor's Degree preferred. 
• Proven work experience in business. Experience in working in a dental or healthcare related organization is a plus. 

What We’ll Offer In Return  

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 

• 401K with company match 
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development 

About PepperPointe Partnerships  

PepperPointe Partnerships is a dental service organization (DSO) with an innovative approach to proactively address the challenges and industry changes practitioners face, create efficiencies at the practice level and provide support with non-clinical tasks, allowing practitioners to focus on providing excellent patient care. PepperPointe seeks to redefine what it means to be a DSO by fully leveraging the strengths and culture of doctor-owned dental practices, and a growth strategy for greater synergy and protection among all dental practitioners. Through the PepperPointe platform, we offer maintained doctor ownership, a collaborative network of doctors, and help clinical teams achieve the greatest success in providing excellent patient care. PepperPointe offers doctors an optimal exit and entry strategy, with partnership opportunities for every career stage, to help preserve and extend the practice legacy, and do so on their terms.  

PepperPointe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.