Sr Strat Sourcing Spec

Medtronic•San Juan, PR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life We’re a mission-driven leader in medical technology and solutions with a legacy of integrity and innovation. Work with us to incentivize better patient care and partner across the industry to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. Be a part of a community of experts committed to ensuring quality, affordable healthcare worldwide. The Senior Indirect Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management activities for Facilities and Real Estate-related spend across Manufacturing and Commercial Operations in LATAM. This role will be working in a flex work model in Bogotá, Colombia, México or Puerto Rico and will operate within a regional and global sourcing environment. As part of a global Indirect Sourcing team, the candidate will report directly to the LATAM Strategic Sourcing Manager, based in Colombia that reports into the Director, Strategic Sourcing, based in US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5 years of relevant experience in Sourcing, with 3 years of exposure to Facilities, Real Estate, or related indirect categories
Experience leading RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP, e-auctions) processes and contract negotiations independently
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, contract management, and P2P processes
Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
Understanding of underlying economics of categories/countries in scope
Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work with high autonomy
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail while managing complex, multi‑country sourcing activities

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing Facilities & Real Estate categories in manufacturing/commercial environments
Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, or similar)
Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent)
Experience working in multinational or highly matrixed organizations
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP and/or Ariba (Sourcing and contracts modules) is advantageous
Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools
Fluency in Portuguese
Project management methodology experience (formal or practical)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across Facilities & Real Estate categories in assigned LATAM countries, including services such as security, janitorial, facility supplies, employee transportation, cafeteria services, print, utilities, and maintenance
Manage and influence approximately $60M in annual spend, delivering year-over-year improvements in cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk.
Contribute to multi-year (at least 2 years) pipeline to support planning processes for assigned categories and geographies
Collaborate with Global Category Leaders to develop and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global business priorities
Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with Facilities, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, EHS, Enterprise Risk, and site leadership
Negotiate contracts in partnership with Legal, ensuring balanced commercial terms, compliance, and risk mitigation
Act as the primary point of contact for supplier-related escalations, performance management, and risk mitigation
Represent the Indirect Supply Management function at site and country/sub-category level, ensuring alignment with local operational needs and corporate governance
Ensure adherence to sourcing policies, procurement governance, and P2P processes while supporting supplier relationship management activities.
Leverage data analytics, market intelligence, and tools such as SAP, Ariba, Excel, and PowerBI to drive insights, performance tracking, and informed decision-making