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Supply Chain Specialist

Tandem Diabetes Care
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

Grow With Us

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

Stay Awesome

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A Day In The Life

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in managing the sourcing and procurement of components and finished goods. You'll collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to keep our production plans on track, inventory levels healthy, and supply issues minimal.

The Supply Chain Specialist at Tandem is also responsible for:

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong understanding of Purchasing and Procurement.

  • Managing purchase orders and supplier communications to support production needs.
  • Send accurate forecasts and planning updates to vendors.
  • Track and maintain optimal inventory levels and lead times.
  • Resolve delivery issues and supplier performance concerns quickly.
  • Handle change orders, part setups, and BOM updates in the ERP system.
  • Ensure data integrity across item masters, MRP inputs, and component records.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Contract Manufacturers to validate BOMs.
  • Support sourcing for new products, long-lead buys, and end-of-life components.
  • Overall Supplier Management: conduct supplier reviews and assist in QBRs, negotiations, and KPI tracking to ensure peak performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts across procurement and material flow.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPPA and other regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
  • 4 years of experience in material procurement, with change order experience, required.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong understanding of MRP planning, purchasing processes, and inventory management.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and support manufacturing requirements.
  • Effective communicator, capable of navigating both strategic discussions and tactical execution.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, planning, and manufacturing teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

When & Where You’ll Work

Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our office on Barnes Canyon, San Diego, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 3 days per week but may vary depending on business demands.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting base pay range for this position is $73,000 - $91,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.

Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan. Learn more about Tandem’s benefits here!

You Should Know

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.

Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Referrals

We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!

Application Deadline

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.

Salary : $73,000 - $91,000

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