Sr Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Direct Materials Sourcing team at Dexcom is a group of category experts managing sourcing strategy for: 1) Contract Manufacturing of sub-assemblies, 2) Mechanicals & Converting, 3) Electronic Components & Finished Goods, 4) Metals, Chemicals, Packaging & 5) Capex & Sterilization. This group is on a quest to secure capacity, ensure supply, manage cost, and mitigate supply risk. This position will be responsible to lead Electronics Component and Finished Goods category and manage a team of 2 category managers. This is where you take your relationship building, networking and negotiation skills to a different level!

Where you come in:

• You will have the responsibility for developing short to long term sourcing strategies for Molding and  the Mechanical Assemblies  Categories and provide leadership, expertise, and strategic thinking for managing these category and our Contract Manufactures.
• You will drive negotiations and contracting, develop robust category strategies, reduce dependence on single/sole sourced suppliers, ensure supply and deliver cost improvement.
• You will work closely with R&D and Sustaining Engineering to manage NPI and sustaining initiatives to support future product and market strategies.
• You will own & design strategies that extend through the full supply chain including primary and sub-tier suppliers.
• You will be responsible for supplier relationship management and risk assessment while developing and implementing risk mitigation plans. 

What makes you successful:

• Proven track record of working experience as a strategic sourcing professional with in-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts & best practices to support the Molding and Mechanical Assembly categories
• Extensive knowledge of the Contract Manufacturing Industry, key cost drivers and manufacturing process of Molding , Metal components and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong supplier relationship, negotiation, and networking skills
• Strong knowledge of medical device manufacturing industry contractual terms & practices
• Ability to effectively influence others and manage sensitive situations
• Ability to manage, navigate, and perform at a high level in a matrix organization
• Ability to build a quantitative & qualitative business case, articulate it effectively, and get support from senior leadership

• Proven track record of delivering results while working effectively cross-functionally
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to establish “Trusted Advisor” status
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines
• Track record of success leading and participating in cross functional improvement efforts; includes creating process diagrams, analyzing workflows, and developing standard operating procedures.
• High competency with problem-solving; is self-motivated to overcome challenges and obstacles

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursem