Manager, Strategic Sourcing

GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Manager of Strategic Sourcing will help manage strategic relationships with contract manufacturers (CMs), distributors, high-risk or high-complexity suppliers, and key raw material suppliers, driving initiatives in cost control and reduction, negotiation of favorable contracts, and proactive risk mitigation in a highly regulated environment. The position requires a strong understanding of direct materials within a regulated medical device environment, including experience supporting high-volume, precision manufacturing. The role demands advanced analytical capabilities, deep market knowledge of medical-grade materials and components, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure patient safety, product quality, and supply continuity.

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing will also be responsible for:

• Supports the development and implementations of long-term operational supply strategies that align with the company's growth objectives and market needs.
• Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to inform decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage budgets and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing financial and operational data to ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for critical direct materials used in insulin pump and disposables manufacturing (e.g., medical-grade resins, electronics, microfluidic components, adhesives, sterile packaging).
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, and selection in compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate commercial agreements ensuring optimal cost, quality, delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining strict adherence to product quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams on design-to-cost and value engineering initiatives without compromising device performance or patient safety.
• Drive supplier consolidation and process efficiencies to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Track, validate, and report cost savings against defined targets.

Market Intelligence & Industry Insights

• Monitor global supply markets for medical-grade materials, including resins, semiconductors, and precision components.
• Stay informed on industry trends such as component miniaturization, biocompatible materials, and supply chain constraints impacting medical devices.
• Conduct supplier and market assessments to identify innovation opportunities and mitigate supply risks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to align sourcing strategies with product development and lifecycle needs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely sourcing of qualified components and suppliers.

Contract & Compliance Management

• Lead contract negotiations ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate requirements.
• Ensure supplier agreements include appropriate quality, traceability, and compliance clauses (e.g., change notification, validation requirements).
• Support supplier quality agreements (SQAs) in collaborat