Director of Procurement & Real Estate

At Gen4, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing an incredible patient experience. We are passionate about our craft and the impact we can have on our patients. We aim to foster a doctor-centric organization that allows our doctors to do more of what they love. Culture, high performance, growth, and development are deeply embedded in our business and we have our sights set on finding individuals who are excited to be a part of a growing, flourishing company like ours. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package available on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment for full-time employees.

To learn more about us, check out our website here: https://gen4dental.com/

Role Summary:

The Director of Procurement & Real Estate oversees the strategy and execution of buying supplies and equipment for Gen4 practices.  This person will work closely with vendors and suppliers to negotiate the best prices, quality, services, and acceptable delivery timelines.  The Director of Procurement & Real Estate will also work cross-functionally across the organization managing post-acquisition leasing matters, facilities & equipment repairs and maintenance and facility capital projects.    

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develops and implements strategic budgeting, forecasting, and processes for purchasing clinical supplies, office supplies, dental equipment, repairs, and labs.  

• Builds relationships with various vendors to receive competitive pricing and quality products and negotiate contracts and pricing, review bids, and establish payment terms.  

• Meets with various types of suppliers and attends trade shows and conferences to seek out new suppliers to track trends in the industry  

• Onboards all new locations immediately upon acquisition to ensure new location receives Gen4 discount pricing and help new location transfer accounts under their Gen4.   

• Establishes best practices for supply inventory management working closely with operational and clinical teams on planning and forecasting.   

• Establishes and maintains measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities including but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.  

• Responsible for strategic planning of capital expenditure budgeting and spending for Gen4.  Collaborating with operations, clinical, and finance in reoccurring settings as needs arise.  

• Optimize space utilization and oversee property management team identifying best strategies for cost and operational efficiencies.  

• Responsible for equipment & facility repair/maintenance activities 

• Corporate lead for facility projects including renovations, consolidations, divestures, and expansions. 

• Manage Gen4’s real estate portfolio including lease negotiations, renewals, early terminations and landlord relations.  

• Create and maintain a corporate contract repository.  Collaborating with department heads and senior leadership on renewing, terminating, and negotiating vendor contracts ensuring they align with business needs.  

• Other duties as assigned  

Education, Experience & Skills/Abilities: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, purchasing management, or a related field of study is preferred  

• Minimum of 3 years of dental experience   

• Understand basic accounting principles  

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word  

• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills - written and oral  

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving  

• People Management Skills - ability to influence & de-escalation skills  

• Service-orientation / customer success mentality and approach  

• People Management Skills - ability to influence & de-escalation skills, 

• Service-orientation / customer success mentality and approach 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Gen4 Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law

Working Environment & Physical Requirements  

Working conditions include those typically seen in an office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  

This position does require travel to various practices, meetings, and tradeshows less than 10% of the time.