Dental Procurement Strategic Sourcing Manager

Overview Star Dental Partners is currently seeking a Dental Procurement Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our high-growth and fast-paced dental services organization (DSO). This is a high-volume, fast-paced role that sits at the intersection of procurement, operations, and vendor management. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of the dental industry and brings experience in dental equipment, dental labs, procurement, service and repair in a dental or DSO environment. Candidates must have strong multi-tasking skills, the ability to prioritize based on business urgency, and expect to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment. This is an immediate need and will have a direct impact on day-to-day operations across the network. Star Dental Partners offers the following benefits: Competitive annual salary including an annual bonus Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (BCBS) Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Voluntary Disability, Life, AD&D, Pet Insurance Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives 401k (Pre-Tax & Roth employee participation) Responsibilities Sourcing & Contract Negotiation Support the Vice President of Procurement in planning and running requests for proposal and sourcing events across all categories, including but not limited to: clinical supplies, equipment, services, and labs. Prepare for and support negotiations on price, terms, volume commitments, and renewals. Review agreements for risk, including auto-renewals, exclusivity, termination, and change-of-control clauses, and escalate legal questions appropriately. Maintain a contract calendar of renewal and notice dates. Manage day-to-day vendor relationships and performance reviews, and escalate appropriately when vendors miss commitments. Dental Labs & Specialty Manage preferred dental lab network and lead regular business reviews on quality, turnaround times, and billing accuracy. Hold lab partners accountable to key performance indicators, including on-time delivery and first-time quality. Support the dental lab formulary rollout and drive adoption of preferred dental lab partners across the network. Monitor dentist ordering patterns and address non-compliant trends through education, communication, and escalation as appropriate. Serve as the primary point of contact for dentists and office teams on lab selection and...

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