Senior Procurement Strategy Manager
About The Position
SprintRay is a fast-growing technology company transforming digital dentistry through advanced hardware, software, and materials innovation. We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for manufacturing materials and services supporting our Los Angeles operations and global supply chain. This role owns end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for key categories including resins, electronics, components, tooling, and outsourced services. The Senior Procurement Strategy Manager is accountable for driving cost reduction, supplier performance, and continuity of supply in a regulated, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a confident negotiator who can lead tough commercial conversations, challenge suppliers, and deliver measurable cost and working capital improvements while supporting SprintRay’s growth and innovation roadmap. This position is based onsite in Los Angeles and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5–8 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost reductions.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, inventory principles, and MRP-driven procurement.
- Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments (medical device, dental, ISO, GMP, or similar).
- High level of confidence leading difficult commercial conversations with suppliers.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; able to influence across functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in medical device, dental, electronics, chemicals, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience sourcing resins, electronics, or complex components.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Odoo, NetSuite, SAP) and analytics tools (Power BI or similar).
- Working knowledge of contract management and basic cost accounting principles.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
- APICS, CPSM, or similar certification a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute procurement strategies for manufacturing materials, components, resins, equipment, and services.
- Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, cost-down initiatives, lead times, payment terms, and contractual agreements, with clear accountability for results.
- Drive year-over-year cost reduction and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements while maintaining quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Analyze spend, pricing trends, and supplier cost structures to identify savings opportunities and sourcing alternatives.
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to support SprintRay’s innovation cycles, manufacturing scalability, and continuity of supply.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, single sourcing, lead times, geopolitical exposure, and supplier financial health.
- Lead supplier performance management, including scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives.
- Confidently lead difficult supplier conversations to address performance gaps, pricing challenges, shortages, and contractual issues.
- Manage the full purchase order lifecycle for production and non-production materials, ensuring alignment with MRP signals, production schedules, and NPI timelines.
- Oversee spot buys and exception management when supply constraints arise, balancing speed, cost, and risk.
- Partner with Planning and Manufacturing to support just-in-time inventory strategies while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
- Support month-end invoice reconciliation with Finance and Accounts Payable, resolving discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, freight, and contract terms.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning on New product introductions (NPI), Engineering change orders (ECOs), Supplier qualification and onboarding, and Make/buy and sourcing decisions.
- Lead RFQs and RFPs for new materials, components, tooling, and services, ensuring supplier capability, capacity, quality systems, and commercial competitiveness.
- Serve as a trusted procurement business partner, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain procurement dashboards and reporting for spend, supplier performance, lead times, inventory health, and contract compliance.
- Leverage ERP/MRP systems and analytics tools to improve procurement visibility, execution, and decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, supplier management, inventory optimization, and procurement processes.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 13485, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Compensation: $130,000-$160,000 (Depending on experience)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
