Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support Dexcom's thrilling growth trajectory as we prepare to open our new EMEA HQ in Athenry. The Sourcing Specialist will play a key role in sourcing both Indirect and Direct materialsfor Dexcom as we scale up our new manufacturing facility in Athenry. The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with the Sr Procurement Manager across Sourcing, Contracting and Supplier Management related processes to ensure compliance with the company Procurement Policy.

Where you come in:

• You will source goods and services from suppliers, supporting the overall goals of the Procurement organisation.

• You will provide sourcing support on low/medium-risk purchases.

• You will administer RFX process; manage development of NDAs, set RFP event in the systems, facilitate Q&A with participants, monitor and event, analyse and provide input during the selection process. 

• You will support supplier selection and negotiation process in line with Procurement policy.

• You will conduct Data and spend analysis, comfortable with purchasing analytics tools and advanced excel skills.

• You will interface with Operations and other functional areas to collect operational needs and specifications.

• You will liaise with Sr Procurement Manager on category needs and with legal on contract processing.

• You will assist with the procurement of non-standard parts, supplier consolidation and rationalisation.

• You will monitor supplier performance (against contract) and manage supplier relationships.

• You will participate in various procurement process improvement projects and performs other tasks as assigned.

 What makes you successful:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-5 years of related experience.

• You have experience with NDA / CDA, RFX, Supplier selection, and Contracting Process.

• You are an analytical, process driven and strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills.

• You have proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• You have familiarity with Business Spend management platforms.

• You are collaborative and have experience interfacing cross-functionally.

• You are skilled in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs.

• You have a proven ability to analyze complex data and present in a meaningful fashion to make appropriate recommendations and drive actions (e.g., data validity, profit / loss variance, volume trends, ROI).

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.