Dandy · 4 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Removables
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
4+ years expDandy is transforming the dental industry through technology and is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support their Removables product line. The role involves managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and leading sourcing initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)CADDentalHealth CareIndustrial AutomationLogisticsManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Mental health support
Parental planning resources
Retirement savings options
Generous paid time off
Company
Dandy
More than a dental lab—Dandy is a tech-powered, end-to-end solution delivering high-quality, customized restorations at scale.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
GreenoaksPrimary Venture Partners
2025-05-02Series D
2022-08-17Series C
2022-01-20Series B
Leadership Team
Daniel Hanover
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer
Toni Oloko
Co-Founder
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