Senior Procurement Strategy Manager

Senior Procurement Strategy Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)
Compensation: $130,000-$160,000 (Depending on experience)

About the Role

SprintRay is a fast-growing technology company transforming digital dentistry through advanced hardware, software, and materials innovation. We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for manufacturing materials and services supporting our Los Angeles operations and global supply chain.

This role owns end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for key categories including resins, electronics, components, tooling, and outsourced services. The Senior Procurement Strategy Manager is accountable for driving cost reduction, supplier performance, and continuity of supply in a regulated, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a confident negotiator who can lead tough commercial conversations, challenge suppliers, and deliver measurable cost and working capital improvements while supporting SprintRay’s growth and innovation roadmap.

This position is based onsite in Los Angeles and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management

• Own and execute procurement strategies for manufacturing materials, components, resins, equipment, and services.

• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, cost-down initiatives, lead times, payment terms, and contractual agreements, with clear accountability for results.

• Drive year-over-year cost reduction and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements while maintaining quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

• Analyze spend, pricing trends, and supplier cost structures to identify savings opportunities and sourcing alternatives.

Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation

• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to support SprintRay’s innovation cycles, manufacturing scalability, and continuity of supply.

• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, single sourcing, lead times, geopolitical exposure, and supplier financial health.

• Lead supplier performance management, including scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives.

• Confidently lead difficult supplier conversations to address performance gaps, pricing challenges, shortages, and contractual issues.

Procurement Operations & Execution

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle for production and non-production materials, ensuring alignment with MRP signals, production schedules, and NPI timelines.

• Oversee spot buys and exception management when supply constraints arise, balancing speed, cost, and risk.

• Partner with Planning and Manufacturing to support just-in-time inventory strategies while minimizing excess and obsolescence.

• Support month-end invoice reconciliation with Finance and Accounts Payable, resolving discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, freight, and contract terms.

Cross-Functional Partnership & NPI Support

• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning on:

  • New product introductions (NPI)

  • Engineering change orders (ECOs)

  • Supplier qualification and onboarding

  • Make/buy and sourcing decisions

• Lead RFQs and RFPs for new materials, components, tooling, and services, ensuring supplier capability, capacity, quality systems, and commercial competitiveness.

• Serve as a trusted procurement business partner, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Build and maintain procurement dashboards and reporting for spend, supplier performance, lead times, inventory health, and contract compliance.

• Leverage ERP/MRP systems and analytics tools to improve procurement visibility, execution, and decision-making.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, supplier management, inventory optimization, and procurement processes.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 13485, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5–8 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost reductions.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, inventory principles, and MRP-driven procurement.

• Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments (medical device, dental, ISO, GMP, or similar).

• High level of confidence leading difficult commercial conversations with suppliers.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; able to influence across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, dental, electronics, chemicals, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Experience sourcing resins, electronics, or complex components.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Odoo, NetSuite, SAP) and analytics tools (Power BI or similar).

• Working knowledge of contract management and basic cost accounting principles.

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

• APICS, CPSM, or similar certification a plus.

Employment Type

Full-time, Onsite

About SprintRay

SprintRay is rewriting the rules of dentistry with technology that’s smart, fast, and designed to make life easier for dental professionals. Since 2014, we’ve been on a mission to deliver the most advanced 3D printing solutions in the industry—combining hardware, software, and materials into one seamless ecosystem.

But what really makes SprintRay different is our people. We’re a bold, global team of innovators, problem-solvers, and doers who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Every product we create is driven by a simple goal: help dentists spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time changing patients’ lives.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fueled by curiosity. We celebrate diverse perspectives and believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. Whether we’re building next-generation AI tools, designing new materials, or supporting our customers on the front lines, we’re united by the same passion—transforming digital dentistry and having fun while we do it.

At SprintRay, the future of dentistry is being printed today. Want to be part of it?

Equal Opportunity Employer

SprintRay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To All Recruitment Agencies:

Without a written agreement signed by an officer of SprintRay: a) SprintRay does not accept resumes from recruiting agencies, headhunters, or any other party expecting payment in the event SprintRay speaks with or hires a candidate from such submitted resume; b) SprintRay is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes or related Terms of Service, and c) Unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of SprintRay and will be processed accordingly.

Accessibility

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on careers.sprintray.com.