Global Category Manager

Company: Dentsply Sirona
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 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. Scope • Own the development and execution of the global category strategy across multiple divisions, franchises, and locations. Drive alignment and compliance with the preferred supply base and purchasing channels to achieve defined savings. Manage the multi-year category plan, associated contracts, and a spend of approximately $30M. • Deliver annual purchasing objectives with a strong focus on supply risk mitigation, total cost optimization, and engagement in new product development. Collaborate closely with fellow category managers to ensure consistency with the global category strategy and the long-term plan. Key Responsibilities • Supplier Management o Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding, including RFI/RFQ processes and audits where applicable. o Manage supplier performance, innovation contributions, and continuous improvement initiatives. o Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers, ensuring effective supplier segmentation and engagement models. o Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships through strategic vendor management. • Category Strategy & Execution • Develop, implement, and maintain the global category strategy, including dual sourcing and best-cost country initiatives. • Prepare, negotiate and execute Master Supply Agreements and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle. • Drive cost savings, inflation mitigation and value creation projects, applying a total delivered cost framework. • Leverage available tools and technologies efficiently to achieve objectives. • Monitor and proactively analyze market trends, macroeconomic factors, and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities. • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management • Partner closely with Product Management, R&D, Technology, and other functions to align on customer focused business requirements, strategy, and innovation needs. • Communicate market insights, category trends, and performance results to management and key stakeholders. • Collaborate with the Procurement COE Team to drive the adoption of best-in-class tools, processes, and methodologies, and actively contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives. • Compliance & Quality Support • Support QARA activities including RoHS, REACH, MDR, MDSAP, audits, supplier evaluations, and CAPA processes. • Lead or support change control processes and ensure proper implementation of supplier-related changes. • Continuous Improvement & Leadership • Drive supplier innovation, capacity, and capability development. • Support new product introductions (NPI/NPD) by engaging suppliers early and aligning sourcing strategies. • Analyze and streamline supply chain processes to drive continuous efficiency improvements across our global operations. • Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Typical Background Education: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience • MBA (desired) Certifications/Licensing: • CPP, CPM, CPP, SPSM (desired) Years and Type of Experience: • 6 years in Procurement or Supply Chain with Commodity/Category management experience Key Required Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities: • Excellent commercial instincts & business knowledge/acumen • Strong negotiation skills • Strong analytical & problem-solving capability • Able to effectively manage/lead virtual teams • Skilled in handling parallel projects while balancing shifting priorities. • Able to develop strategic, multi-year, multi $M supply relationships • Prove track record in delivering cost savings/results • Fluent English language skills

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