Buyer

About the Company

Dexcom Corporation is a worldwide leader in continuous glucose monitoring technology and a pioneer in the field. What started as a small business with a bold goal has grown over 25 years into a company that has helped reshape diabetes management and is now expanding its focus to broader consumer health solutions and personalized health insights.

The organization is powered by thousands of committed people across the world who aim to earn customer trust through integrity, dependability, and a big-picture mindset. Dexcom’s long-term ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while still building solutions for serious medical conditions.

Team and Role

The Supply Chain team is hiring support for the launch of Dexcom’s first European manufacturing site in Athenry, County Galway. In this Buyer position, you will help coordinate purchasing activities for the site and work with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams to secure inventory in a timely and cost-efficient way.

What You Will Do

• Create, update, and accelerate purchase orders based on MRP requirements and min/max levels.
• Prepare supplier forecasts and manage purchasing for direct and indirect materials in the assigned portfolio.
• Define suitable inventory strategies for the product portfolio.
• Review and provide input on BOM part and commodity details in the ERP system.
• Support supplier relationship management initiatives.
• Maintain inventory levels in line with business objectives.
• Recommend opportunities for cost reduction.
• Work with suppliers and quality teams to address quality-related issues.
• Reduce excess stock and obsolescence.
• Help resolve purchase price variances, accounts payable discrepancies, and MRB dispositions within required timelines.
• Track and report supplier delivery performance.
• Take part in supplier business reviews.
• Monitor on-time delivery and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers on engineering change orders.
• Follow US FDA rules, regulatory requirements, the quality system, and internal policies and procedures.
• Support local sourcing efforts in partnership with Corporate Procurement.

What You Need

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong understanding of planning, MRP, and MPS in a purchasing environment.
• Prior experience in medical devices or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of configuration management, including item master and bill of materials.
• A proactive approach to generating and implementing improvements.
• Self-driven working style with strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Experience and Education

This role normally requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject and 2 to 5 years of related experience.

What You’ll Receive

• The chance to work closely with life-changing CGM technology.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth on a global scale.
• Access to professional development through in-house learning and/or eligible tuition reimbursement.
• The experience of working in an innovative, industry-leading company focused on employees, customers, and the communities it supports.

Additional Information

Dexcom states that its careers site is intended only for individuals seeking employment directly with the company. Authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use the site only for specific requisitions. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies are not accepted, and Dexcom is not responsible for any fees tied to unsolicited submissions.