Who You Are
The Procurement Specialist supports the Procurement team in the execution of sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities across both the Consumables and Equipment businesses. The purpose of this role is to support Category Managers and internal stakeholders by ensuring procurement processes are followed, supplier relationships are maintained, and procurement programs operate efficiently to deliver value to our network of dental practices.
This role is primarily execution-focused and provides hands-on support across sourcing initiatives, contract administration, sponsorships, savings strategies, and reporting. The Procurement Specialist works closely with Category Managers, Finance, Accounts Payable, Events, and other internal teams to help drive process consistency, validate cost savings, mitigate risk, and promote the role of Procurement across dentalcorp.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Process Improvement
Optimizing content on departmental tools and knowledge bases to support efficiencies and clarity
Supporting Category Managers to scope new projects, validate and audit savings
Expand and promote the role of Procurement throughout dentalcorp
Negotiation & Contract Management
Execute NDAs with suppliers and negotiate low-risk/value practice-level contracts
Supplier Relationship Management
Building relationships and fostering ongoing communication with key suppliers to ensure continuity of business
Monitoring quality and service levels of preferred programs, proactively working to maintain and improve procurement programs
Act as a first point of contact for procurement-related administrative and analytical requests, triaging, resolving where possible, and escalating as needed
Supplier Communications
Coordinate submissions for internal distribution by determining content, organizing inputs, and managing timelines
Sponsorship Support
Support management of invoicing, tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and follow-ups to ensure timely payment and accurate reporting
Management of Asset Tracking
Digital, Reporting & Analytics
Rebate tracking, savings analysis
Qualifications:
Salary Range: The base annual salary range is $70,000-$75,000 (plus a bonus of up to 10% and competitive total rewards and benefits package). Salary is determined based on the candidate’s work experience and will be discussed during the interview process.
About Dentalcorp
Dentalcorp is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental Practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. Dentalcorp acquires leading dental Practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada’s most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale, Dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At Dentalcorp, we recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and Patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiring an accommodation to let their recruiter know during the recruitment/selection process. We appreciate all applicants for taking the time to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.