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Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing

HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinical performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

Position Summary

Purchase materials, components, goods, and services to support manufacturing operations. Request quotes and identify potential sources of supply that meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Actively manage and evaluate supply chain with respect to supplier performance, seek opportunities that drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and quality. Act as the primary point of contact for all issues and activities associated with materials purchased from suppliers of assigned commodities. Assume a lead role in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and management of key products. Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.

Duties

• Study market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Identify and track market trends in company’s industry for competitive analysis.
• Interview and confer with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control, and management.
• Support overall product strategy development, R&D requirements and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products as assigned.
• Purchase assigned commodities according to ERP system messages, requisitions and manual form service requisitions / purchase requisitions.
• Issue purchase orders and change orders for assigned commodities, ensure that proper internal documentation (requisitions / approvals) and external documentation (specifications, drawings) are provided by requestors and to suppliers.
• Manage the return of discrepant material to supplier for disposition per the Material Reject Record and coordinate with Receiving, Quality and Accounts Payable in resolving any receiving issues for materials.
• Utilize ERP reports to ensure adequate inventory of purchased material is maintained in order to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Communicate timely and current information regarding material availability.
• Develop, maintain, and recommend suppliers to support departmental and corporate Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, utilize ERP and other systems to monitor and report on supplier performance, coordinate and ensure corrective actions are executed as appropriate. Primary contact with suppliers for assigned commodities.
• Secure and analyze quotes; select existing and/or source new suppliers, negotiate price, payment terms, and lead time with suppliers to include maintenance of information in appropriate system databases. Conduct negotiations of supply agreements with suppliers.
• Ability to identify and define problems/issues, collect data; establish and draw valid conclusions.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Occasional travel required to resolve supplier issues and develop new sources.
  
  

Required Experience

• BA or BS degree in supply chain, operations, business, or related field and/or a minimum of five years purchasing/materials experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification through ISM or APICS desirable.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferably SAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements.
• Initiates and takes a leadership role in programs aimed at improved quality, delivery, or cost.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and market dynamics for assigned commodities.
  
  

Experience negotiating supplier contracts and executing cost savings projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

HuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!