Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Removables
Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. 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 hiring an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our rapidly growing venture-backed company. This role will be focused specifically on Dandy’s Removables product line (including products such as partials, dentures, and night guards), supporting strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and supplier onboarding initiatives that directly impact quality, cost, and turnaround time.
You’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders across Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Legal to execute sourcing initiatives across a global supplier base. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys negotiations and supplier relationships, and wants direct ownership over initiatives that drive measurable customer and business impact.
What You'll Do
Supplier Management (Removables):
Support day-to-day supplier management across key Removables suppliers and workstreams
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable capacity, quality performance, and delivery timelines
Track supplier performance through scorecards and KPI reporting (quality, delivery, cost)
Help drive supplier accountability through structured follow-ups, QBRs, and escalation when needed
Partner with cross-functional teams to address supplier performance issues and mitigate supply risk
Cost Savings & Negotiations:
Identify sourcing opportunities across Removables to improve total delivered cost and supplier reliability
Support vendor negotiations, RFQs/RFPs, and commercial evaluations
Assist with executing vendor contracts (pricing, scope, terms, and implementation plan)
Own updates to pricing trackers, savings models, and scenario analysis
Project Management:
Lead defined sourcing workstreams end-to-end, with guidance from senior team members (from supplier research → onboarding → launch)
Coordinate cross-functional execution across Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality to support supplier launches or transitions
Track project milestones, identify risks, and help drive timely execution to launch
Collaboration:
Collaborate with upstream demand planning partners on Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) forecasts to inform price negotiations and assess supply chain risks.
Work closely with R&D and Manufacturing during validation/testing to align supplier readiness and procurement timelines
Support materials/supplier changes by ensuring testing requirements, documentation, and operational readiness are aligned
Innovation & Problem Solving:
Continuously seek opportunities to improve materials, workflows, processes, and technology, optimizing quality, scale, and efficiency for the product lines and manufacturing operations.
Employ research, partnerships, and critical thinking to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly.
Collaborate with manufacturing to bring outsourced milling processes in-house, ensuring better control and cost efficiency.
Travel Requirements:
This role requires travel 1-2 times per month for both external and internal meetings to support the success of the product line and supplier relationships.
What We're Looking For
4+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, vendor management, manufacturing operations, or related field
Experience supporting vendor sourcing programs including RFQ/RFP execution, supplier onboarding, contracting, and performance management
Strong analytical skills with ability to model scenarios and evaluate cost/quality/lead-time tradeoffs
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and drive execution across stakeholders
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Operations, R&D, Finance, Legal, and Quality
Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity
Clear written and verbal communication skills (comfortable with external-facing supplier communication)
Bonus Points For
Advanced working knowledge of Google Sheets/Excel is a plus
Loving to negotiate and taking personal responsibility to save every dollar possible
Experience in data sets including (but not limited to) Microsoft Excel, Looker, Salesforce, and SQL
Req ID: J-930
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. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
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