Purchasing Leader

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* Job Description:

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* ** DEXIS*
* ** is looking for individuals who work their best, help others, and commit to helping us improve our customer lives and celebrate the difference in others.*
* ** Who is DEXIS and why should you join the team??*
* We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative dental imaging equipment, software, and solutions. We offer meaningful work through innovation, diverse opportunities, and career progression.

We also offer

+ Competitive Pay and Sign on Bonuses.

+ PTO, Sick Time and Paid Holidays.

+ Competitive leave policies including but not limited to Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Personal, and Parental Leave Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits effective DAY ONE!!!!

+ 401K -  company match starting DAY ONE!!!!

+ Community involvement opportunities & employee appreciation events.

+ Newly renovated, state of the art, climate-controlled facility.

+ Newly built 1200 sq fitness room.

+ Gourmet coffee, beverages, snacks, and lunches are available in our café.

+ Employee Lounge with pool table, shuffleboard and skeet ball for downtime and employee fun!

** Where are we?*
* Situated on the southern edge of the Lehigh Valley and easily accessible from northern Philadelphia suburbs and the surrounding areas, the Quakertown facility is our North American hub for the design and manufacturing of leading dental imaging devices and software.  The facility has a growing, energetic, and diverse mix of professionals spanning engineering, operations, regulatory and quality backgrounds that work collaboratively in the fast-paced medical device field.  

A friendly and open atmosphere helps to foster strong personal and professional relationships across the organization.

** Position Summary*
* ** The Purchasing Leader is responsible for ensuring the availability of materials required to support production and customer fulfillment objectives. This role leads purchasing activities, supplier relationship management, contract administration,*
* ** replenishment system integrity, and coordination with the vendors to ensure uninterrupted operations. The position drives supplier performance, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining inventory levels that support customer and business requirements.*
* ** Essential Duties and*
* ** Responsibilities:*
* ** Lead purchasing activities to ensure timely material availability, including supplier relationship management, purchase order execution, contract compliance, and resolution of systemic supply issues. Drive supplier performance through regular business reviews, on-time delivery (OTD) monitoring, and corrective action management while supporting site customer OTD targets and preventing production disruptions.*
* ** Manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with pricing, service level expectations, and business requirements. Partner with suppliers to improve performance, capacity planning, and long-term strategic alignment.*
* ** Drive Root Cause Counter Measures (RCCM) with the team for issues that prohibit meeting key performance indicators - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP). Must have the ability to develop additional metrics as needed to improve and manage distribution processes.*
* ** Maintain ownership of key supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings, lead-time reductions, and supply assurance.*
* ** Foster a culture of accountability, supplier partnership, continuous improvement, customer focus, and operational excellence within a Lean environment.*
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* Job Requirements:

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* ** Minimum*
* ** Requirements:*
* + Bachelor's degree + 8 years' experience in manufacturing purchasing role with some direct supervision

+ 2+ years of experience using an SAP

+ 2+ years of experience managing/leading projects

+ 2+ years' experience in root cause analysis and implementing sustainable processes utilizing lean tools

** Preferred*
* ** Requirements:*
* + Problem solving capabilities and experience with lean / continuous improvement

+ Demonstrated ability to influence others including peers and direct reports

+ Ability to see the big picture

+ Ability to…