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. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
Bringing out the best in people
As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.
Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:
Develop faster - with our commitment to the best professional development.
Perform better - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.
Shape an industry - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.
Make a difference -by helping improve oral health worldwide.
Scope of the Role
This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive Indirect Procurement roadmap across the EMEA region, supporting short-, mid-, and long-term growth. You will lead transformation initiatives, build key capabilities (e.g., spend analytics, category management, sourcing methodologies), and ensure operational excellence in indirect procurement — overseeing a spend of approximately $400M across all indirect categories.
You will drive alignment with global procurement strategies in collaboration with Global Category Managers, implement operational improvements, and ensure high performance across EMEA sites.
The role can be based in all Europe, with a preference for: Italy, Spain, Slovakia or Germany (Bensheim or Munich).
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Indirect Procurement Team, playing a key role in the ongoing transformation of the function.
* Ensure regional savings targets are achieved, including supplier base reduction, PR/PO efficiency, PCard and e-catalog adoption, MSA coverage, and overall spend management.
* Define and implement best-in-class sourcing tools and methodologies to deliver budgeted savings.
* Build and maintain a high-performing and motivated team, fostering collaboration with internal business partners and external suppliers.
* Set and monitor clear performance objectives across the team.
* Ensure suppliers align with cost reduction plans and are held accountable for performance.
* Identify opportunities for spend bundling, synergies, and consolidation across DS entities/sites.
* Promote a culture of continuous challenge of agreements and sourcing decisions to ensure company value.
* Guarantee full compliance, ethical conduct, and diligence across procurement activities.
* Manage relationships with third-party providers and outsourcing services.
* Track and report on budget savings achievements, identifying and implementing initiatives through robust systems.
* Collaborate with sites to standardize procurement processes and services, including manufacturing operations.
* Act as point of accountability for escalations and operational challenges.
* Partner with ProcurX and internal stakeholders to enhance spend classification and drive automation of the source-to-pay process.
* Maintain and lead strategic supplier relationships and negotiations, together with RSL/GCM when needed.
* Capture supplier innovation and ensure continuous improvement to drive cost sustainability and keep DS ahead of the market.
* Provide coaching and develop talent, identifying skill gaps, creating training and career plans, and fostering a performance-driven culture.
* Collaborate closely with key stakeholders (Product Management, Finance, R&D, Manufacturing) to align procurement with business strategies.
* Represent the Indirect Procurement function in Regional Management Teams, reporting performance and seeking support to implement procurement initiatives.
* Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
* 10+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement, with a strong background in leading cross-functional and multicultural teams (10+ members across countries or regions)
* Proven experience in supplier contract management and complex negotiations
* Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site, multi-location teams
Certifications (preferred)
* CPP, CPM, SPSM or equivalent
Key Skills & Competencies
* Strong commercial acumen and business insight
* Expert negotiation and contracting skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
* Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects in parallel
* Experience leading virtual teams effectively
* Fluent in English and German; French or Italian is a plus
* Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management
* Proven track record in delivering measurable results across indirect categories
* Ability to generate strategic value beyond cost savings, through operational and process improvements
* Skilled at working across Divisions/Product Groups, facilitating cross-functional collaboration
* Recognized leader and mentor, with a demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and develop talent
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. We appreciate your interest in Dentsply Sirona.
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