Category Manager

Careers that Change Lives

We are a learning culture. An inventive and collaborative group. We are dedicated to making sure that every patient gets the best product - when they need it. We have strong ties to our local communities. Our vibrant employee communities respect and value individual experience and perspective as we aim to improve lives and access to healthcare.

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 lives of millions of patients across the world. The work we do supports the Medtronic Mission and it matters.

As the Category Manager-IT Services, you will be a key member of Medtronic's center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team responsible for managing and influencing ~$250M in IT Services spend. In this global role, you will partner with stakeholders across Functions, Regions and Businesses to drive value. Reporting to the Global Indirect Supply Management Leader for IT Services you will utilize your strong business acumen and prior sourcing experience to select the appropriate suppliers, negotiating complex contracts that will protect Medtronic's interests.

The best candidate will possess an intrinsic drive to make a difference not only in the category of IT Services but for Medtronic overall and the patients we serve. The opportunities are limitless, and we are seeking a candidate who seeks out new opportunities every day to learn and make a difference. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly build relationships, and work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Our team culture is one where everyone is expected to "Lead from Every Seat." Regardless of level or title, everyone is encouraged to be bold, curious, accountable, proactively tackle challenges, and bring forward solutions. If you are selected for this role, remote and hybrid options are available.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their world view, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world's top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

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A Day in the Life

As the Category Manager-IT Services you will:

• Create value across the entire portfolio of ~$250M of IT Services spend
• Work independently to build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage for Medtronic
• Lead supplier relationship management activities and strategic supplier programs with IT Services partners, in collaboration with IT Vendor Management Office
• Achieve year-on-year value improvement targets for all aspects of service, innovation, and cost
• Lead RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value is realized
• Lead strategic contract negotiations for large-scale engagements with sophisticated external partners
• Engage and influence multiple stakeholders to adopt and implement strategies developed by the category team; Medtronic is a highly matrixed organization and having the ability to influence and leverage the matrix is a key requirement
• Interact and partner with IT, Legal, and other key stakeholder groups
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to leadership
• Advise internal stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities and advocate for their interests
• Gather market intelligence and industry trends; ability to use market benchmarking to justify and rationalize deal terms to Medtronic cross-functional teams / leadership
• Recommend solutions to business problems and identify opportunities for improvement
• Educate and train stakeholders on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies
• Work alongside experienced and motivated colleagues who are collaborative, creative and know how to have fun

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Management, Procurement, Category Management, Finance, IT / Shared Services or any functional experience that developed analytical skills and commercial acumen
• Ability to partner and influence senior leadership
• Demonstrated leadership, customer service, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, judgment, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong program management skills
• Experience influencing and leading internal teams and external suppliers to deliver results
• Aptitude to prioritize and juggle many high-visibility projects at the same time
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders
• Indirect sourcing experience (IT Services, Professional Services, Financial Services, Legal Services)
• Experience working in a large global organization
• Experience reviewing and drafting legal agreements

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here ) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Min Salary

108400

Max Salary

162200

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.