Tech Sourcing Program Manager - (Carrie)

Medtronic•North Haven, CT

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 A career at Medtronic is unlike any other. We’re purposeful, committed, and driven by our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend the lives of millions of people worldwide. Join our Global Technical Sourcing team as the Technical Sourcing Program Manager, where you will support the Surgical Operating Unit team and drive groundbreaking therapies. Be a part of revolutionizing medical technologies that transform lives worldwide! Global Technical Sourcing (GTS) bridges Global Supply Management (GSM) with Technology and New Product Development (NPD) Project Teams, aligning Medtronic Product and Supplier Technology Roadmaps. GTS accelerates innovation through suppliers to create a sustainable competitive advantage. As part of the GSM Project Management function, the Technical Sourcing Program Manager will lead the reduction of overall supply risk and drive the adoption of capable technologies and sources in New Product Development, ensuring predictable supply and competitiveness through full Product Launch. Technical Sourcing is responsible for the timely execution of all project deliverables in the Product Development Process (PDP). As the Technical Sourcing Program Manager, you will be the primary liaison between the product development team and suppliers, ensuring supplier capabilities align with project needs to meet NPD milestones and timelines. You will: Partner with cross-functional team members and suppliers to identify and plan GTS deliverables needed to support all phases of the NPD program through commercial launch. Lead Phase Gate and Transfer to Operations Reviews with stakeholders for each NPD phase. Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers aligned to program objectives and sourcing strategies. Optimize supply chain flow to drive cost savings and cycle time efficiency. Ensure material costs and program budgets align with targets through supplier negotiations while influencing design and manufacturing strategies. Oversee supplier DRM activities and drive early engagement with suppliers on NUDs (New, Unique, Difficult components). Partner with Category Management and Legal to identify and create applicable legal agreements with suppliers. Identify and own mitigation plans to burn down supplier and supply-related BOM risks. Act as the liaison between suppliers and the project team to drive oversight and resolve supplier-caused issues. Manage product orders to ensure accurate quantities and configurations arrive on time for all program development stages. Manage inventories in alignment with NPD inventory policies, program build needs, and commercial launch plans. Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to drive PPAP qualification activities at the supplier. Develop and oversee supplier capacity plans to ensure product availability after commercial launch. Identify and capture future supplier cost-down opportunities. Partner with Category Management to ensure supplier pricing agreements are in place. Oversee and support inventory and ERP production release activities. Provide hyper-care support after commercial launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical and/or sourcing experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant technical and/or sourcing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience working with suppliers across a broad range of manufacturing technologies with a preferred focus on software and electronic component/assembly suppliers, OEMs, and contract manufacturers.
Proven communication, leadership, and exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills, fostering effective collaboration within global teams.
Extensive experience in project management, including developing and launching medical devices; PMI-certified professional.
Proficient in supplier management, negotiation, and overall supply chain processes.
Skilled in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies with expertise in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability.
Strong business understanding and the ability to influence objectives in a matrix organization.
Broad experience in manufacturing processes and material/component replacement initiatives.
Knowledgeable in design, production, and supplier-related efforts for medical device development.
Willingness to travel: 10-25%

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional team members and suppliers to identify and plan GTS deliverables needed to support all phases of the NPD program through commercial launch.
Lead Phase Gate and Transfer to Operations Reviews with stakeholders for each NPD phase.
Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers aligned to program objectives and sourcing strategies.
Optimize supply chain flow to drive cost savings and cycle time efficiency.
Ensure material costs and program budgets align with targets through supplier negotiations while influencing design and manufacturing strategies.
Oversee supplier DRM activities and drive early engagement with suppliers on NUDs (New, Unique, Difficult components).
Partner with Category Management and Legal to identify and create applicable legal agreements with suppliers.
Identify and own mitigation plans to burn down supplier and supply-related BOM risks.
Act as the liaison between suppliers and the project team to drive oversight and resolve supplier-caused issues.
Manage product orders to ensure accurate quantities and configurations arrive on time for all program development stages.
Manage inventories in alignment with NPD inventory policies, program build needs, and commercial launch plans.
Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to drive PPAP qualification activities at the supplier.
Develop and oversee supplier capacity plans to ensure product availability after commercial launch.
Identify and capture future supplier cost-down opportunities.
Partner with Category Management to ensure supplier pricing agreements are in place.
Oversee and support inventory and ERP production release activities.
Provide hyper-care support after commercial launch.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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).

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