Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Create Value Beyond the Purchase Order

Ava Dent is looking for a Purchasing & Logistics Manager who naturally asks:
Is there a better source, a better term, a smarter stocking strategy, or a new partner opportunity? This role is for someone who anticipates needs, acts with urgency, and enjoys turning purchasing data and supplier relationships into measurable business value.

Ava Dent is looking for a Purchasing & Logistics Manager who naturally asks:
Is there a better source, a better term, a smarter stocking strategy, or a new partner opportunity? This role is for someone who anticipates needs, acts with urgency, and enjoys turning purchasing data and supplier relationships into measurable business value.

Ava Dent is a dental manufacturing and technology company focused on advanced digital prosthetic solutions. We operate in a fast-paced environment where cross-functional teamwork, quality, innovation, and reliable execution matter.

• Plan and purchase the materials, components, equipment, and supplies required to keep production moving while maintaining appropriate inventory and preventing stockouts.
• Build departmental spend budgets with business leaders, track actual results, and partner with Accounting on accurate purchasing, landed-cost, and COGS-related data.
• Analyze spend and total cost to deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and working-capital improvement.
• Find and qualify alternative suppliers while negotiating pricing, terms, lead times, freight, and service commitments.
• Lead supplier scorecards, quarterly reviews, and opportunity-assessment meetings—and hold vendors accountable for results.
• Develop strategic supplier and industry relationships that support Ava Dent's product roadmap and growth priorities.
• Coordinate inbound logistics and proactively resolve shortages, delays, and supply-chain disruptions.

• Production has the right materials at the right time without unnecessary inventory.
• Department leaders understand their spending and remain aligned with budget.
• Suppliers improve on quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and innovation.
• Savings, risks, and improvement opportunities are identified early, supported by analysis, and followed through.

This is a visible role with direct impact on production, cost, service, and growth. You will have the opportunity to shape supplier strategy, improve the purchasing function, and partner closely with leaders across Ava Dent in an environment that values initiative, practical ideas, and measurable results.

If you are energized by finding opportunities, solving problems before they become disruptions, and creating value through better decisions and stronger supplier relationships, we would like to hear from you.

Ava Dent is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

• Three or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, logistics, or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical ability with experience evaluating spend, pricing, inventory, budgets, and cost opportunities using ERP, MRP, purchasing, or inventory-management systems and Excel.
• Confidence negotiating with suppliers and holding partners accountable.
• A proactive, high-energy style with strong judgment, organization, and follow-through.
• The ability to work effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Accounting, and leadership.

• Dental, medical-device, healthcare-product, or other regulated manufacturing, including FDA, ISO 13485, or Good Manufacturing Practice environments.
• Domestic and international sourcing and logistics experience.
• APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or a related certification;
  English/Spanish bilingual capabilities are a plus.