Purchasing Supervisor

Requistion ID : 82762

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands.

Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

Purchasing Supervisor

The Purchasing Supervisor is part of the local Supply Chain team, reporting to the Site Director, and is responsible for activities related to the procurement of direct materials.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing the local sourcing strategy for the assigned suppliers (Class C), defining commercial terms and intervening directly when necessary.

• Supports Category Managers in commercial negotiations with Class A and B suppliers.

• Implements an operational cost reduction program within the scope of responsibility, with particular focus on:

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis

• Inventory management costs

• Potential intra-group purchasing synergies

• Supplier base rationalization, etc.

• Monitors warehouse status with regard to purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with the supply chain levels defined by company policy, and reports any potential critical issues to the Site Director.

• Collaborates with the Supplier Quality Engineering (Supplier QE) function in the qualification of new suppliers.

• Ensures full compliance with company policies and internal procedures.

• Participates in continuous improvement projects and Product Changes, supporting company functions in the development of new products or modifications to existing ones.

• Manages and develops the purchasing team, promoting skills growth and alignment with expected performance levels.

• Prepares reports, analyses, and presentations for management, including budgets and performance dashboards.

Requirements

• University degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience/knowledge.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to work in complex, dynamic, and international environments.
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Alignment with company values of Respect (for company standards, corporate vision, colleagues and customers, processes, and operating procedures), Responsibility, Collaboration, Reliability, and Agility (continuous improvement).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility: All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

Assistance: If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to [email protected].

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