Dexcom

Supervisor Purchasing

Dexcom • $87K — $145K *
Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5-8 years of relevant industry experience
  • Informal management or team lead experience
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of buyers, providing coaching and performance management
  • Manage supplier performance and assess market conditions for procurement
  • Own purchasing execution and supplier management strategies across operations
  • Drive collaboration with Planning, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams
  • Oversee all procurement activities, including order execution and supplier communication
  • Facilitate tiered supplier review meetings for consistent issue resolution
  • Establish and enhance purchasing processes and systems

Benefits

  • 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.
Full Job Description
Where you come in:

  • You will report to the Planning Manager
  • You will lead and develop a team of buyers, providing direction, coaching, and performance management
  • You will maintain a strong pulse on supplier performance, market conditions, and material risks
  • You will own purchasing execution, supplier management strategy, and procurement processes across the value stream
  • You will drive cross-functional alignment with Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, and Engineering to ensure material availability and continuity
  • You will oversee procurement activities including purchase order execution, expediting, and supplier communication
  • You will lead tiered procurement and supplier review meetings across multiple levels of the organization, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution
  • You will establish, monitor, and improve purchasing processes, systems, and standard work

What makes you successful:
  • You leverage demand signals, MRP, and planning inputs to execute effective and timely purchasing decisions
  • You ensure purchase orders are placed, confirmed, and managed to meet production and inventory requirements
  • You balance supplier capacity, lead times, and cost considerations to maintain continuity of supply
  • You collaborate with site leadership and planning teams to align procurement priorities with business needs
  • You are accountable for supplier delivery performance, material availability, and shortage mitigation
  • You drive inventory health through alignment with planning on safety stock, lot sizing, and replenishment strategies
  • You proactively manage supplier risk, including escalation, recovery plans, and alternate sourcing strategies
  • You establish and track key procurement metrics (on-time delivery, supplier quality, lead time adherence, cost performance) and communicate results clearly
  • You deliver insights through reporting and analytics to support strategic sourcing and operational decisions
  • You communicate supplier constraints, risks, and recovery plans clearly and concisely through presentations, dashboards, and written communication

What you\'ll get: (this section should not be modified)
  • 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.


Travel Required: (Highlight the appropriate range)

  • 0-5%


Experience and Education Requirements:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor\'s degree with 5-8 years of industry experience Informal management/ team lead experience


Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary:
$87,000.00 - $145,000.00

About Dexcom

Dexcom is a medical device company that specializes in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Dexcom's CGM systems provide real-time glucose readings, allowing people with diabetes to better manage their blood sugar levels. The company's products include the Dexcom G6, G5, and G4 systems, as well as the Dexcom Share remote monitoring system. Dexcom has partnerships with several other companies, including Insulet and Tandem Diabetes Care. In 2020, Dexcom was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company.
Learn more about Dexcom
Size
6,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.2 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$493.6 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+33.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ
DXCM
* Ladders Estimates

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