Director Strategic Sourcing - Contract Manufacturing
Dexcom, Inc

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM; Market Cap $44.3B) 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 nearly 10,000 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:

The Director of Contract Manufacturing will lead the Global Direct Materials Contract Manufacturing category. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing multiple types of supplier relationships, and have a deep understanding of procurement, engineering, and manufacturing processes, preferably from having worked in these functions. The role is for an experienced transformational leader who understands the intricacies across the spectrum of supply chain activities, from sourcing to manufacturing to on-market supplier management. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with R&D to ensure strategic supplier engagement in upfront product design and development activities. Financial know-how, negotiation and collaboration skills are a must.

Where you come in:

• You will lead the global direct materials contract manufacturing team which are responsible for key component category strategy, supplier selection, and supplier management. Responsible for $800M in spend by 2025. Team size of 3-6 procurement professionals. Category areas include contract manufacturing, Tier 2 electronics & mechanical categories
  
• You will effectively manage global suppliers in multiple regions, delivering on scale benefits, cost savings, quality and manufacturing performance. Establish supplier targets and execution to those targets. Negotiate effective contracts and agreements.
  
• You will create a culture of procurement excellence using fact based negotiations, BIC negotiation techniques balancing capacity, cost, quality and delivery goals.
  
• You will create and implement standardized sourcing processes including category strategies, requirements definition, RFQ templates, and sourcing recommendation. Develop and drive material cost savings projects in collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.
  
• You will manage to budgets, develop and track material costs for input into financial standards. Drive year-over-year savings
  
• You will negotiate complex global contracts that leverage our growth in volumes, geographies, and risk profile.
  
• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure best supplier talent, access to technology, quality, and cost.
  
• You will manage team members development, employee experience in hybrid environment. Must have emotional intelligence skills to manage both US and non-US teams and culture.
  
• You will develop and Implement programs that Increase supplier diversity spend & sustainability goals
  

What makes you successful:

• Build, lead and coach team members to accelerate skills building and experience.
  
• Manage end to end supplier partnerships including selection, negotiations, evaluations, contract compliance, and strategic roadmaps
  
• Optimize material costs
  
• Assure a culture of Alignment, Accountability and Action
  
• Create scalable processes and nimble organization
  
• Develop KPIs and Sourcing control tower to track key metrics and deliverables.
  
• Drive continuous process improvement in the organization
  
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners.
  

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:

• 25 to 50%
  

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree with 15+ years of industry experience.
  
• 9+ years of successful management experience in relevant industry.
  

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

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Salary:
$164,200.00 - $273,600.00

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