Head of strategy business management

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jan 2026
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
Join Medtronic as the Strategic Sourcing Director-IT, where you will be a key member of Medtronics center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team, leading a 1012-member team managing and influencing ~$700M in annual IT spend across the Hardware, Software, Telecom, Cloud, Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and Data Center Infrastructure categories. Reporting to the Vice-President for Global Indirect Supply Management (ISM), you will partner closely with the Medtronic CIO, the IT leadership team, and other key IT leaders.
We believe its the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.
In this global role, with the vast majority of spend concentrated in the Americas, you will partner with stakeholders across IT portfolios, business functions, and geographic regions to create value. Using your strong business acumen, you will choose the right supplier and the right engagement model and put in place contracts that will preserve and protect Medtronics interests.
This is the role for you if youre looking to make a mark in procurement and IT and grow as a leader.
As the Strategic Sourcing Director-IT, you will:
Provide inspirational leadership to the team of both early career and tenured resources in managing the IT Category, identify and nurture talent, and lead by example
Create value within ~$700M in non-Services IT spend, developing and implementing strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage
Achieve year-on-year value improvements for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, and cost
Perform RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value is realized, bringing strong business and commercial acumen to deals
Lead contract negotiations
Engage and influence multiple stakeholders (primarily senior leadership) to adopt and implement strategies developed by the IT Category team; Interact and partner with the Office of CIO, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Quality, and other key stakeholder groups
Provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
Build a multi-year (at least 2 years) pipeline to support planning processes
Gather market intelligence and trends for relevant categories and associated sub-categories
Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement
Follow governance processes and purchasing controls systems to ensure compliance
Educate and train stakeholders on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies
Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement
Bachelors degree plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Technology Sourcing or IT Procurement, managing a portfolio of enterprise IT suppliers with 7+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Technology Sourcing or IT Procurement, managing a portfolio of enterprise IT suppliers with 7+ years of managerial experience
Understanding of underlying economics, pricing drivers, and typical contract terms of the different IT categories
Strong legal acumen
Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
They share in the success they help to create. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
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).
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
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