Sr Buyer

Dexcom Inc.; Athenry; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Growth opportunities

Career development

Industry-leading organization

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement for direct and indirect materials at its first European manufacturing facility in Ireland. You will work across Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Global Procurement to ensure material availability and optimize inventory while driving supplier performance and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years in purchasing within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Oracle experience preferred.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based on MRP requirements and inventory strategies.
• Develop and communicate supplier forecasts to support capacity planning and material availability.
• Manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials within assigned supplier portfolios.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted material supply.
• Establish and maintain inventory strategies that support manufacturing requirements while achieving inventory targets.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to support business objectives and minimise excess and obsolete inventory.
• Review supplier delivery performance and drive corrective actions to improve service levels.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management initiatives and participate in supplier business reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers, Supplier Quality and Quality teams to resolve supply and quality issues.
• Manage supplier activities associated with Engineering Change Orders, product revisions and product lifecycle changes.
• Support the resolution of purchase price variances, accounts payable discrepancies and Material Review Board dispositions.
• Participate in cost reduction and local sourcing initiatives in partnership with Global Procurement.
• Provide feedback and support regarding BOM accuracy, item master data and configuration management processes.
• Ensure compliance with Dexcom quality systems, purchasing procedures, regulatory requirements and applicable FDA regulations.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Oracle

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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're 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:

Our Supply Chain team plays a critical role in supporting Dexcom's manufacturing operations in Athenry. The Purchasing team works closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Global Procurement to ensure a reliable supply of materials that enables uninterrupted production and supports our continued growth. We are a collaborative, fast-paced team focused on supplier performance, operational excellence and delivering results for our customers.

Where you come in:

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the procurement and supply of direct and indirect materials supporting Dexcom's first European manufacturing facility. You will work cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Global Procurement to ensure material availability, optimise inventory levels, improve supplier performance and support the successful scaling of manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining continuity of supply while driving operational excellence across the supply chain. Based on responsibilities listed in the Senior Buyer specification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based on MRP requirements and inventory strategies.
• Develop and communicate supplier forecasts to support capacity planning and material availability.
• Manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials within assigned supplier portfolios.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted material supply.
• Establish and maintain inventory strategies that support manufacturing requirements while achieving inventory targets.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to support business objectives and minimise excess and obsolete inventory.
• Review supplier delivery performance and drive corrective actions to improve service levels.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management initiatives and participate in supplier business reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers, Supplier Quality and Quality teams to resolve supply and quality issues.
• Manage supplier activities associated with Engineering Change Orders, product revisions and product lifecycle changes.
• Support the resolution of purchase price variances, accounts payable discrepancies and Material Review Board dispositions.
• Participate in cost reduction and local sourcing initiatives in partnership with Global Procurement.
• Provide feedback and support regarding BOM accuracy, item master data and configuration management processes.
• Ensure compliance with Dexcom quality systems, purchasing procedures, regulatory requirements and applicable FDA regulations.

What makes you successful:

• Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, material planning and supply chain processes.
• Ability to analyse demand signals, supplier commitments and inventory positions to make informed decisions.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Oracle experience preferred.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Procurement functions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supply continuity risks.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Derived from responsibilities and qualification requirements.

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.

Travel Required:

• 0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing start-up, scale-up or commercial operations.
• Professional procurement certification such as CIPS, CPSM or CPM.
• Working knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Experience managing supplier quality, supply continuity and engineering change processes. Adapted from the Senior Buyer responsibilities and qualification requirements.

AI in Hiring Notice:

We may use AI supported tools to help make our hiring process more efficient, consistent, and accessible for candidates around the world. All hiring decisions are made by people.

At Dexcom, we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and welcome candidates of all genders and gender identities to apply. If any wording in this description appears unintentionally gendered or exclusionary, please be assured this is not intentional.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary to aid a disability, requests should be sent to Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

The annualised base salary for this position is from €60,605.00 to €78,430.00 gross. Final offer will depend on your qualifications, competencies, and professional experience.