Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead purchasing activities and manage a team to ensure reliable material supply for Dexcom's European manufacturing facility in Athenry, supporting uninterrupted production and growth.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager (Manufacturing Supply Chain)
Builds
Direct and indirect materials for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device manufacturing
Domain
Medical Devices / Consumer Health Technology / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic purchasing leadership, direct material procurement, supplier performance management, inventory optimization, risk mitigation, ERP/MRP systems, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, negotiation, supply chain risk assessment
Preferred skills
manufacturing start-up or site expansion support, Oracle Fusion/EBS or SAP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), global supply chain management
Technologies
Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Athenry Purchasing team to achieve operational, service, cost, and inventory objectives; Establish and execute purchasing strategies aligning with site, regional, and global supply chain objectives; Drive material availability to support manufacturing plans while maintaining inventory targets; Oversee purchase order management, supplier scheduling agreements, forecast communication, and order fulfilment performance; Partner with Master Planning, Production Planning, and Integrated Business Planning teams to align procurement strategies with demand and supply plans; Develop supplier performance management processes using KPIs; Lead supplier risk assessment, business continuity planning, and proactive mitigation activities; Support new product introductions, supplier transfers, product lifecycle changes, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives; Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams regarding supplier qualification and performance improvement activities; Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining target service levels; Lead escalation management for material shortages, supply disruptions, and capacity constraints; Ensure compliance with Dexcom procurement policies, SOX controls, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations; Support implementation and continuous improvement of ERP systems and planning processes including Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion; Partner with Global Procurement on sourcing strategies, contract management, supplier consolidation, and cost reduction initiatives; Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, supplier performance, and operational excellence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership