Supervisor Purchasing

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

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.

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Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of industry experience, informal management/team lead experience.

$87,000.00 - $

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.