Sr Strategic Sourcing Program Manager-Operations Sourcing

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

14h • Onsite

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 Join our Operations Sourcing team, where you will lead Supply Continuity efforts for the Contract Manufacturing/OEM global supply base to mitigate supply risks, reduce lead times and costs, and optimize inventory by leveraging DMAIC methodologies and the Medtronic Performance System (MPS). You will be pivotal in driving margin expansion and ensuring supply chain stability. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving supply continuity and operational excellence across Medtronic’s global operations. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and lead strategic initiatives to optimize sourcing processes, mitigate risks, and elevate supplier performance. Key responsibilities include:

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 7 years of relevant supply chain experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing site or an operations-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Integrated Manufacturing Systems: Demonstrated experience with integrated manufacturing software platforms, enabling seamless operations and data-driven decision-making.
• Demand Flow & Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Working familiarity with Demand Flow Technology and Lean Manufacturing principles to drive process efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Negotiation: Proven track record in leading and influencing negotiations, managing complex projects, troubleshooting challenges, conducting problem-solving analysis, and applying strategic thinking in collaborative team environments.
• Supply Chain Experience: Exposure to supply chain management, planning, purchasing, materials handling, and inventory control within a dynamic operational setting.
• Advanced Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), with advanced Excel capabilities including vlookup, pivot tables, formulas, and macros.
• Strong Communication & Team Building: Exceptional communication, leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Influencing Across Matrixed Organizations: Demonstrated influencing skills to achieve business results across matrixed and virtual organizations.
• Medical Device Industry Experience: Experience within the medical device sector, with knowledge of FDA/GMP regulations and international medical device standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Collaboration : Proactively engage with Operations teams and stakeholders to ensure supply continuity, risk mitigation, and alignment with the directives of the Senior Director/Director of Operations Sourcing.
• Program Leadership : Lead or co-lead high-impact, pan-Medtronic Operations Sourcing programs and projects, focusing on both strategic initiatives and day-to-day business objectives to achieve team goals.
• Supplier Performance : Champion efforts to improve supplier delivery performance, using Supplier On Time In Full (OTIF) metrics to drive measurable results and accountability.
• Risk Management : Oversee supplier production capacity reviews, identify potential supply chain risks, and spearhead mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply at a global (Pan-MDT) level.
• Portfolio & Risk Reduction : Collaborate on Portfolio Component Assessments and risk reduction projects with suppliers, ensuring supply chain robustness and resilience.
• Process Optimization : Enhance escalation and tier management processes in accordance with Medtronic Production System (MPS) guidelines, supporting efficient and effective operations.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive improvements in Operations Sourcing standard work, with a focus on functional excellence, zero-loss mindset, SOGL (Supplier On-Time Goods Logistics), scrap reduction, and Last-Time-Buy (LTB)/Supplier Improvement Plans (SIP).
• Stakeholder Engagement : Foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Suppliers, Operations Scheduling, Supply Network Planning, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations Quality, Category Management, and other internal partners.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level