Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

7 days ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Medtronic Full time

Careers that Change Lives

You will be a key member of Medtronic's center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team responsible for managing and influencing ~$200M in annual spend in the HR and Professional Services categories. This is a global role, with the vast majority of spend concentrated in the Americas; you will partner with stakeholders across Functions, Regions, and Businesses to drive value. Reporting to the Indirect Supply Management (ISM) leader for this category you will bring your strong business acumen to choose the right supplier, the right type of engagement model and put in place contracts that will protect Medtronic's interests. You will be joining a high-performing team with a "lead from every seat" mindset, and an empowered culture; this is the role for you if you're looking to make a mark in your space.

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, accountable, proactively tackle challenges, and bring forward meaningful solutions.

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.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here )

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

  • Create value across ~$200M in annual spend incurred in the HR and Professional Services categories
  • Identify strategic sourcing opportunities
  • Best-in-class communication and analytical skills
  • Work independently and build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders, Legal and suppliers
  • Lead RF(x) events to drive competitive financials and ensuring maximum value is realized
  • Provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
  • Gather Market Intelligence and trends for relevant categories and associated sub-categories
  • Create and establish internal and external benchmark analysis
  • Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors degree required
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, economics, law, or equivalent
  • Understanding of the HR and Professional Service Categories and Service Provider landscape
  • Experience working in a large multi-divisional corporation
  • Global Category Management experience (Strategy Development and Execution in accordance to Strategic Sourcing methodology)
  • Demonstrated leadership, customer service, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organizational skills
  • Influencing and leading internal teams and external suppliers to deliver results
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong program management skills
  • Legal acumen
  • Positive and energetic team player with strong cross-functional team experience
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • High attention to detail
  • Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

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

80000

Max Salary

120000

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.

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