Lead Strategic Buyer

The CompanyDexcom 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'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:Fueling Dexcom’s continued global growth, our Procurement and Supplier Management (PSM) team—headquartered in San Diego, California and supported by our Global Business Services (GBS) organization in Manila—plays a critical role in powering the business behind the scenes. We’re now expanding our Manila-based team with a Procurement Specialist Buyer who will serve as the go‑to partner for managing indirect procurement activities across diverse categories.If you enjoy being at the center of fast-moving operations, solving challenges, and driving smart, compliant, cost‑effective decisions, you’ll feel right at home with us. Our team thrives on collaboration, impact, and continuous improvement—and we pride ourselves on making procurement not just efficient, but genuinely energizing. Join us and help shape the systems and supplier relationships that keep Dexcom innovating and growing.Where you come in:Be the champion of Procurement policy to drive compliance by reviewing system transactions using critical thinkingFocus on the India Market, with provisions to support other countries in reviewing, validating, and approving Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders. Ensure all documentation attachments are complete, information is accurate, and compliance with Procurement Policies is maintained.You will collaborate with Strategic Sourcing team, IT system administrators, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit teams and Procurement Consultants to support continuous improvement initiatives and resolve daily operational issues, including system integration error related concerns with various systems.Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers to meet organizational procurement needs. Ensures cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with company policies.Responsible for negotiating supplier contracts to ensure favorable terms, cost savings, and compliance with company policies. Works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve strategic procurement objectives while mitigating risks.You analyze all procurement activity and identify opportunities for Contracts, Punchouts and Supplier CatalogsYou have experience in managing all key procurement operational activities including supplier onboarding/offboarding processes, negotiating payment terms with suppliers, and supplier paymentsYou can create and maintain procurement process flows and lead process improvement projectsYou ensure that all procurement activities meet the compliance requirements and standardsYou are able to prepare presentations and can confidently present your story to senior stakeholders regularlyYou facilitate procurement training sessions and regular office hours with procurement system users to ensure understanding of policies and processes are understood by the users.You will Support bid process and contribute to contract development.You will coordinate and assist the Sourcing Manager with sourcing requirements relevant to IT categories (Software, Hardware and Services) and negotiate favorable rates with Suppliers, as and when needed.What makes you successful:You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant field, plus experience in Administration and Accounting.You are willing to work during US working hours (Pacific Standard Time).You are fluent in English and possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey messages confidently and decisively at all levels of the organization.You have a strong end-to-end procurement background, with extensive training in procurement management. Preferably with Strategic Sourcing background.Your knowledge on the procurement side of manufacturing, sales and distributorship industry of medical devices, IT, facilities, operations is a huge plus.You have extensive experience with business applications, including ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and eProcurement platforms (preferably Coupa), with added familiarity in Third-Party Risk Management and Contract Lifecycle Management systemsYou are proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), project management tools like Smartsheet, Flowchart software and Process mapping tools.You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can confidently and can convey ideas clearly, confidently, and effectively across all levels of the organization.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:Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience.At this level a graduate degree may be desirable with 4 years of related experience..#LI-HybridTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. 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