We are excited to be on the search for our Procurement Specialist! In this pivotal role, you will be a key contributor to the successful support of our partner practices. Your responsibilities will include providing assistance and timely responses to procurement-related requests, ensuring smooth vendor relations, and managing purchasing processes. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in ensuring policies and procedures are followed to maintain efficiency and compliance. This role also involves identifying bottlenecks in the procurement process and proposing solutions to enhance operational effectiveness, ultimately supporting the delivery of high-quality service to our partner practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Gather vendor information to establish new accounts (e.g., W-9, bank details).
- Assist the Accounts Payable department with missing invoices and resolving discrepancies.
- Provide updates on the status of purchased equipment.
- Place orders and track shipments when necessary.
- Reroute packages incorrectly shipped to the wrong locations.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor and office spreadsheets.
- Support the Purchasing Manager with various projects.
- Address procurement and purchasing-related questions and needs.
- Serve as a power user for Dentira.
- Provide training and support to all locations regarding SKUs, vendors, and errors.
- Set up new user accounts and update location information.
- Help maintain Dentira’s data integrity.
- Gather vendor information to assist the Facilities Manager.
- Support purchasing activities related to facilities projects.
- Assist in collecting information for cost-saving initiatives.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience in Procurement
- Excellent communication in verbal and written
- Driven: self-starter, excellent time management skills, able to manage priorities across a network of practices, and ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Background in dentistry is a plus
Benefits:
- BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Principal PPO Dental Insurance
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k)
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
- Strong culture of honesty and teamwork
About Specialty1 Partners:
Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization committed to providing non-clinical, business support services to the nation's leading specialty dental practices. The company was founded in 2019 by
four endodontists who wanted to provide unique and differentiated support to specialty dental practices. Originally focusing on support to endodontics practices (under the Endo1 brand), Specialty1 Partners quickly expanded its support to periodontics and oral surgery practices.
Since its founding, Specialty1 Partners has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private owners of specialty dental practices in the US. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners is led by its founders and a management team that is focused on ongoing growth and delivery of best-in-class services across its network of practices. Specialty1 Partners currently has over 225 locations across 28 states.
Work Conditions:
- Candidate must be able to work in office 4 days a week and 1 remote.
- Candidate must be able to travel as required for business needs.
- Candidate must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.
- Candidate must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 / annum
Location: 1800 West Loop S., Suite 2000 Houston, TX 77027
Modality: In Person
We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.
Position Base Pay Range
$60,000 - $70,000 USD
Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.
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