Senior Sourcing Lead: Mechanical Assemblies & Materials

Dexcom, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global growth

Benefits program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy across Mechanical Assembly and key material categories. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to deliver results.

You will develop category strategies, manage Tier 1 and sub-tier supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment, enabling reliable supply for Dexcom's CGM innovations.

Qualifications

• Proven sourcing or category management experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Knowledge of molding, metal stamping, needle manufacturing, converting, adhesives, and resins.
• Experience managing Tier 1 and sub-tier supplier relationships and performance.
• Strong negotiation, contracting, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Ability to translate market, supplier, technical, and financial insights into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for mechanical assemblies and direct materials.
• Own supplier relationships for assigned categories and lead Tier 1 and sub-tier suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing events, negotiations, contracting, and cost improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sustaining Engineering, Operations, Quality, and NPI teams for supplier readiness and launches.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and second-source strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Stakeholder influence

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eProcurement

Spend analytics

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

Dexcom is seeking a Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy across Mechanical Assembly and key material categories. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to deliver results.

You will develop category strategies, manage Tier 1 and sub-tier supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment, enabling reliable supply for Dexcom's CGM innovations.