Strategic Sourcing Specialist-Information Technologiy

Careers that Change Lives

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 this Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be a key member of Medtronic’s center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and you will be responsible for managing and influencing Information Technology (IT) software spend. This is a global role that gives you the opportunity to partner with stakeholders across many functions, regions, and businesses to drive value. The position will report to the Global Indirect Supply Management Leader for IT. Strong business acumen and prior sourcing experience is a must as you will be called upon to support complex IT & software engagements with strategic partners.

As the Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be a key member of Medtronic’s center-led Indirect Supply Management team and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of IT categories, including but not limited to software and technology categories. Successful candidates will be able to support all strategic sourcing aspects for these indirect sourcing categories with the potential to expand responsibilities to additional indirect categories in the future.

The opportunities to create value in this ~$500M category are limitless, and we are seeking a candidate that thrives on building new opportunities every day to learn and make a difference. You will utilize your demonstrated history of quickly building and leveraging relationships in a matrixed environment, working collaboratively to ensure team performance, and successfully influencing a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

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. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly build relationships with both cross-functional partners as well as external partners, work both independently and collaboratively, and influence.

A Day in the Life

As the Strategic Sourcing Analyst, you will:

• Create value across the entire portfolio of ~$500M
• Work independently to build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Develop and support implementation of sourcing strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage
• Assist in supplier relationship management activities for strategic IT software categories
• Achieve year-on-year value improvements for all aspects of service, innovation, and cost
• Lead and support complete RFx events for IT software
• Lead and support strategic contract negotiations for large-scale engagements with sophisticated IT partners
• Advise internal stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities and advocate for their interests
• Gather market intelligence and industry trends
• Recommend solutions to business problems and identify opportunities for improvement
• Educate and train stakeholders on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies
• Bring forth a mindset of continuous improvement
• Lead from your seat! We’re looking for a highly talented individual who is motivated by setting challenging goals and given the freedom to achieve them.
• Work alongside experienced and motivated colleagues who are collaborative, creative and know how to have fun.
• Earn an o pportunity to mentor early to career talent, if this is an area of interest for you!

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant sourcing/category management experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Indirect sourcing experience (IT software and/or hardware, Professional Services, etc.) preferred, however will consider the right candidate with only direct materials experience
• Experience reviewing and drafting legal agreements
  Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to drive actionable insights from data
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, 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

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.

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)