Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Direct Materials

About Dexcom

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company’s inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

About Dexcom

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company’s inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

Meet the team:

Dexcom’s business is experiencing solid global growth and because of this. The Global Direct Material Procurement function is expanding the Procurement team at Dexcom Global Business Services who will be hiring Direct Material Sourcing Specialists.

The Sourcing Specialists will be supporting the needs of Dexcom US Corporate business with the guidance of Direct Material Strategic Sourcing function, and under direct supervision of Dexcom Philippines management. Sourcing Specialists will work with the Direct Material Strategic Sourcing team in the US to and is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contract manufacturing and managing the purchase of direct materials, such as electronics, PCBA, plastics, injection molding, chemicals and packaging. Responsible for ensuring that all the business spending occurs in line with the Procurement Policy. The successful candidate is expected to adapt to change and work efficiently.

Where you come in:

• Support the strategic sourcing management team with the Procurement organization’s goals

• Administer RFX process, manage the development of NDAs, set RFP event in the systems, facilitate Q&A with participants (such as timeline), monitor sourcing event, analyze and provide input during the selection process

• Support supplier selection and contract negotiation process

• Conduct data and spend analysis using purchasing analytics tools and advanced Excel skills (ex., Nested formulas, charts, merging and parsing data, etc.)

• Collaborate with Operations and other functional areas to collect operational needs and specifications

• Liaise with Strategic Sourcing team on category needs and with legal on contract processing

• Assist with procuring non-standard parts, supplier consolidation and rationalization

• May be assigned other projects and tasks by the strategic sourcing managers or the Procurement operations manager

• Monitor supplier performance (against contract) and manage supplier relationships

What makes you successful:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and/or Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Industrial, Electrical Engineering but not required)

Minimum of 5 to 8 years of Procurement experience sourcing Direct Material categories such as electronics, PCBA, plastics, injection molding, chemicals and packaging or related experience.

Firsthand working knowledge of Procurement Strategic Sourcing methodology is essential.

Experience in using end-to-end Procurement systems (Coupa, Oracle is a plus).

Project management experience

Coachable and displays willingness to learn procurement skills and seek out feedback / assistance.

Can work independently and is self-directed.

Can work in a hybrid setup

Willing to travel (20-25%)

The following are the tasks expected from the successful candidate:

Forecast Management:

Review monthly forecasts for assigned items

Identify discrepancies in expected purchase volume

Update pricing outlook and item master as needed

Solicit updated quotes from suppliers when necessary

Communicate forecast and pricing changes to suppliers

Generate PPV outlook report and highlight changes

Review changes with Sourcing Manager for approval

Coordinate price changes with buyers to ensure accurate purchase orders

Revision Change Management:

Participate in COP (change order process)

Perform all assigned tasks in COP including impact assessment, supplier quoting, coordination of new revision implementation

Validate the cost of new revisions meets target price

Manage and minimize excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory

Coordinate rework with supplier quality and engineering

Coordinate shipment of material for rework and return to Dexcom

RFI/RFQ Event Coordination:

Initiate RFI/RFQ events in Coupa

Monitor and follow up to ensure suppliers respond

Review and consolidate quotes for team review

Lead review of pricing/information with core team

Coordinate presentations/recommendations with Sourcing Manager

Meeting Participation:

Attend staff meetings, department meetings/events, sourcing steerco, supplier QBR, quality reviews, etc.

Update legal Smartsheet as required

Quarterly Pricing Review Coordination:

Coordinate quarterly pricing review with CMs

Validate volumes & prices with CM purchased items

Manage ongoing change control and handle necessary quotes

Coordinate proof approval with cross-functional team

Ensure E&O is managed

Supplier Capacity and Technical Reviews:

Facilitate calls to increase capacity at supplier along with Dexcom engineer & supplier quality

Facilitate Supplier technical review with supplier and Dexcom supplier quality

Timeline Management and Follow-Up:

Execute items/deliverables to projected timeline

Follow up with Legal for Matters that do not change status in 2 weeks

Data Entry:

Enter standard cost per negotiated price list.

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 reimbursement.

An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Work Set up : Hybrid

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