Procurement Lead

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $400B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients. About the Role Dandy is seeking a Procurement Lead to help scale our growing Procurement organization. This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of production materials through inventory planning, purchase order management, supplier coordination, and continuous process improvement. The Procurement Lead serves as the operational owner for a portfolio of suppliers and materials while partnering closely with Materials Planning, Finance, Manufacturing, and Operations. In addition to executing day-to-day procurement activities, this individual will improve processes, document best practices, develop reporting, and mentor junior procurement team members. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving operational problems, building scalable processes, and driving measurable business impact. What You’ll Do Procurement Operations Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned commodities and suppliers Create, monitor, and expedite purchase orders in NetSuite Manage supplier communication regarding lead times, order confirmations, shortages, and delivery issues Resolve purchase order discrepancies, invoice issues, and receiving exceptions Monitor open purchase orders and drive timely supplier follow-up Inventory Planning Review inventory health and demand signals to prevent stockouts and excess inventory Execute purchasing decisions based on forecasts, reorder points, and business priorities Partner with Materials Planning to balance inventory investment with service levels Monitor supplier performance against lead time and delivery expectations Supplier Management Build strong working relationships with suppliers Identify supply risks and escalate mitigation plans Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives Partner with suppliers to improve delivery performance and reduce operational issues Process Improvement Develop and maintain Procurement SOPs and documentation Identify opportunities to automate or simplify procurement workflows Create dashboards and reporting that improve operational visibility Standardize best practices across the Procurement team Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, AP, Logistics, and Planning teams Communicate inventory risks, supplier constraints, and purchasing priorities Support new product introductions and material transitions Participate in cross-functional projects that improve supply chain performance Leadership & Team Development Mentor and train Procurement Agents and Buyers Share subject matter expertise and establish best practices Support onboarding of new team members Serve as a resource for complex procurement questions and escalations Qualifications 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory planning experience Experience purchasing production materials in a manufacturing environment Strong ERP experience (NetSuite preferred) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills Experience building reports and analyzing inventory data Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize multiple competing requests in a fast-paced environment Preferred Experience with demand planning or inventory planning Experience writing SOPs and improving operational processes Experience mentoring or leading team members Knowledge of supplier performance metrics and procurement KPIs Success in this Role Within your first year, you will: Maintain healthy inventory levels while minimizing stockout risk Improve purchase order cycle times and supplier responsiveness Create scalable procurement documentation and reporting Drive measurable process improvements across Procurement Become a trusted partner to Operations, Planning, and Finance Help develop and elevate the capabilities of the Procurement team Req ID: J-218 For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work. Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. 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