Branch Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

The Branch Procurement Specialist is responsible for the project planning and management for all equipment orders, including collection of payment and installation from start to finish. This includes supporting and coordinating with the Sales and Service departments. We are looking for a team player who is dedicated to the equipment life‑cycle.

• Project Management:
  Manages the equipment life‑cycle – sales quotation, order, receiving, invoicing, returns, job site evaluation scheduling, resource planning, staging, inspection, and inventory management.
• Monitors gross margin for all equipment sales.
• Works closely with Tech Edge Service Coordinator(s) for resource and project planning.
• Coordinates the installation of equipment with the Service Department, Equipment Specialist, Territory Salesperson, and the customer.
• Verifies orders upon receipt from the manufacturer and stages equipment for customer installation; tags equipment appropriately upon receipt at branch for inventory tracking.
• Procures all equipment orders from internal or external customers, maintains optimum inventory, and determines ideal source and timing for purchase.
• Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, maintains equipment files, processes credits and returns, creates finance documents, and files UCCs on some equipment.
• Warehouse management: prepares, counts, maintains, and reconciles inventory using necessary systems, tools, and equipment.
• Accounts for returns as branch inventory or returns to vendor.
• Works with outside lenders to confirm finance approvals and collection of payments.
• Works with vendors to investigate price discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Customer Service:
  Demonstrates a commitment to Patterson values and professionalism; communicates professionally with customers and vendors and follows up when required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or above with a general business or accounting concentration preferred, or at least two years of equivalent experience.
• Proven soft skills – organization, attention to detail, analytics, problem solving, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time management.
• Established decision‑making abilities and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to positively contribute to the branch team by taking initiative to learn and improve skillsets.
• Efficiency in using technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of previous experience in the dental industry.
• Project management and/or accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and SAP CRM and ECC platforms.
• Demonstrated passion for learning and continuous improvement.

• Physical demands:
  Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday and occasionally moving packages up to ten pounds.
• Must communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Must understand and effectively exchange accurate information with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Must read and interpret electronic and written documents.

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits and an integrated wellness program.
• 401(k) match retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and floating holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Educational assistance program.
• Full paid parental and adoption leave.
• Life Works employee assistance program.
• Patterson perks program.

Potential compensation range: $21.30 to $27.71 per hour. The final offer amount may exceed this range based on location, experience, and skills.

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability. At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we provide dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.