Strategic Sourcing Program Specialist – MRO Operations Network

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

4d • 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 At Medtronic, we not only get the opportunity to manage indirect categories for the largest medical device company in the world, but we also get to experience the immense sense of purpose that comes from knowing that the money we save is reinvested into technology that helps alleviate pain, restore health, and extend the lives of millions of patients across the world. The work we do supports the Medtronic Mission, and it matters. Our team culture is one where every individual is expected to “Lead from Every Seat.” Regardless of level or title, everyone is encouraged to be bold, curious, and accountable, to proactively tackle challenges, and to bring forward meaningful solutions. At Medtronic, we’re united by a single Mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. As part of our Indirect Supply Management organization, you’ll see the direct impact of your work—every dollar saved through smarter sourcing and supplier partnerships is reinvested into life-saving innovation for patients around the world. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage indirect categories at scale for the world’s largest medical device company, while playing a meaningful role in driving sustainable cost savings, operational efficiency, and supply continuity across our global Operations Networks. The work we do matters—and so does the way we do it. As the Strategic Sourcing Program Specialist – MRO Operations Network, you will identify, lead, and execute sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and economic value while supporting manufacturing excellence across Medtronic’s global footprint. You’ll partner closely with center-led category teams, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate sourcing strategies into execution, ensuring value realization, risk mitigation, and operational continuity. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant sourcing experience or an advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, operations, or a related function with strong analytical and project-based experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate in a highly matrixed organization
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, results-oriented team player with a continuous improvement mindset
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver sustainable cost savings, improved total cost of ownership, and measurable economic value across global Operations Networks.
• Analyze spend, demand, and market data to identify sourcing opportunities, support category strategies, and track savings realization.
• Partner with center-led category managers to deploy pan-Medtronic sourcing strategies while representing site-specific and network requirements.
• Drive supplier negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, and value-based agreements, to achieve cost optimization and supply assurance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, and Compliance to execute sourcing strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing sites through stakeholder engagement, site diagnostics, and value workshops to identify savings, standardization, and process improvement opportunities.
• Leverage dashboards and reporting cadences to leadership to monitor cost savings, risk, and supply continuity.
• Serve as a key communication liaison between manufacturing sites, sourcing teams, and suppliers to drive alignment, transparency, and execution excellence.

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, and 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), and 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees