Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager – Mechanical Assembly, Materials

Dexcom

. Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies for mechanical assemblies, molding, metal stamping, needle manufacturing, converting, adhesives, and resins .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Diego • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $116,600 - $194,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and category management for mechanical assemblies and related direct materials, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and negotiation in a regulated manufacturing environment. Proficient in financial analysis, market intelligence, and developing business cases to support decision-making and drive competitive advantage.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsFinancial AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementCost ImprovementCapacity PlanningMarket AnalysisQuantitative Business Case DevelopmentRegulated Manufacturing ExperienceLeanSix SigmaValue EngineeringTotal Cost of Ownership

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointEProcurement SystemsSpend AnalyticsContract Lifecycle Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Mechanical AssembliesMoldingMetal StampingNeedle ManufacturingAdhesivesResinsMedical DeviceLife SciencesBusiness Continuity PlanningSupplier Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies for mechanical assemblies, molding, metal stamping, needle manufacturing, converting, adhesives, and resins
Own supplier relationships for assigned categories and serve as primary commercial leader across Tier 1 and critical sub-tier suppliers
Lead supplier selection, sourcing events, negotiations, contracting, cost improvement, capacity planning, and business continuity initiatives
Build value-chain strategies covering raw materials, tooling, manufacturing processes, contract manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and sub-tiers
Partner with R&D, Sustaining Engineering, Operations, Quality, and NPI teams on supplier readiness, manufacturability, supply continuity, and product launches
Develop supplier relationship management plans, assess risk, and implement mitigation and second-source strategies
Use market intelligence, should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership, and fact-based business cases to influence decisions
Position Strategic Sourcing as a competitive advantage for Dexcom through innovation, supplier capabilities, cost leadership, resiliency, and speed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8–12 years of related experience
Proven strategic sourcing or category management experience supporting mechanical assemblies and related direct materials in a regulated manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of molding, metal stamping, needle manufacturing, converting, adhesives, and resins
Demonstrated ability to manage Tier 1 and sub-tier supplier relationships
Strong negotiation, contracting, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder influence skills
Ability to develop quantitative and qualitative business cases and gain senior leadership support
Experience delivering results in a matrix organization and leading cross-functional initiatives
Strong financial analysis, market analysis, strategic planning, project management, and problem-solving capabilities
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred: experience in medical device, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing; Lean, Six Sigma, value engineering, should-cost, total cost of ownership; NPI, supplier transitions, tooling, capacity expansion, and business continuity planning; eProcurement, spend analytics, supplier performance, and contract lifecycle management systems
Willingness to travel 15–25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to employees, customers, and communities