What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Manager position at Medtronic?
Careers that Change Lives
As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will provide site focused leadership and is accountable for overall consistent material supply and supply metrics for the Active Implantables and Pumps (AIP) Operations Network.
Medtronic seeks candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action.
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.
A Day in the Life
In this role, you will
Lead a global team of Sourcing Operation Specialists responsible for Raw Material Purchasing performance requirements starting with known material requirement through product sunset.
Facilitate the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize Medtronic’s position in terms of quality, response time, risk and total cost.
Mitigate risk, leverage technology and purchase power and improves processes and systems.
Provide project management and sourcing expertise to functional team and cross-functional teams.
Provide extensive leadership/interface with functional leaders and sites to assure clear alignment and support to enable success in meeting all goals, objectives, product developments, product manufacturing and product launches.
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
Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Operations Engineering (or related degree) and at least 5 years of supply management, project management, or engineering experience in a multi-plant, matrix organization.
Experience in leading and influencing negotiations, project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving analysis, strategic thinking and collaborative team building.
Previous experience in leadership role within a multi-plant, matrix organization
Experience in leading, coaching and performance management of direct reports to drive attainment of organization and individual goals
Solid knowledge of procurement/planning principles, regulations, theories and processes.
Expert understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems
Must have knowledge of industry terminology, processes, work-flow and materials.
Knowledge of supply chain, planning, purchasing, materials and inventory control environment
Project Management and Six-Sigma Methodologies
Knowledge of FDA regulated industries
Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Excellent communication skills
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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
