Regional Sourcing Lead

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Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130‑year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. The company’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Regional Sourcing Lead – Office Based

This role is accountable for defining and executing sourcing strategies for global categories within the EMEA region. The position actively represents Global Procurement across multiple organizational levels, supports a wide range of sub‑categories and projects, and ensures the delivery of procurement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost savings initiatives across all savings types and establish a long‑term (3+ years) savings pipeline.
• Deliver on Procurement KPIs for assigned regions and categories.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve regional procurement strategies aligned with global direction.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, e‑auctions, and supplier negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs) in partnership with Legal and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier base: optimize payment terms, consolidate suppliers, and increase spend under MSAs and preferred vendors.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, lead QBRs, and implement corrective actions to ensure continuous performance.
• Act as procurement partner for business units and corporate functions, ensuring proactive engagement and stakeholder education on procurement policies.
• Manage category performance regionally, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance with global standards.
• Foster collaboration and team spirit by working closely with Strategic Buyers.
• Lead change initiatives, process improvements, and best practice sharing to enhance procurement efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in Indirect Procurement (HR, Professional Business Services, Marketing, Meetings & Events, Real Estate).
• Proven experience leading categories across multiple countries/entities.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, TCO analysis, and category strategy development.
• Track record of successful cost savings and value delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management and supplier negotiations.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Project management skills to drive complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, agility, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Change management experience at local and regional levels.

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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