At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
Join our Operations Sourcing team as the Strategic Sourcing Program Manager where you will lead critical supplier stability programs and cross-functional initiatives designed to strengthen supply continuity, improve operational efficiency, optimize inventory strategies, and mitigate supply risk across all Twin Cities manufacturing locations. In this role, you will partner closely with site leadership, Operating Units (OU), and key functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute high impact supply stability initiatives while aligning resources and securing funding to support program objectives.
You will also play a key role in advancing Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling (MPS) maturity within the Operations Sourcing team and across the broader Global Supply Management organization, driving standardization, capability development, and best practices that enhance supply reliability and operational performance.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
As the Strategic Sourcing Program Manager, you will:
Drive Operational Excellence: Lead Operations Sourcing initiatives that improve supplier delivery performance and strengthen Supplier On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) results.
Mitigate Supply Risk: Conduct supplier capacity assessments, identify potential supply risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
Lead Portfolio & Risk Programs: Partner with Operating Units and suppliers to identify, prioritize, and execute supplier risk reduction and supply stability initiatives.
Advance Continuous Improvement: Strengthen Tier Management and Operations Sourcing standard work in alignment with MPS principles, driving functional excellence and a zero‑loss mindset.
Develop Strategic Roadmaps: Build and execute margin expansion and material cost optimization roadmaps in collaboration with Category Management, GO&SC Manufacturing, Planning, and Operating Units.
Deliver Cost Improvements: Support supplier negotiations and lead cost reduction initiatives across assigned suppliers, including management of tail spend optimization and SUCCESS program initiatives.
Leverage Data & Innovation: Use analytics to segment suppliers, identify improvement opportunities, and incorporate technology innovations from the supply base to support long‑term cost optimization.
Strengthen Supplier Partnerships: Lead supplier negotiations, performance management, and strategic initiatives such as rationalization, simplification, localization, and make/buy or outsourcing decisions.
Enable Risk Reduction Execution: Drive supplier capacity and material stability programs and partner with Operating Units to secure resources required to complete mitigation projects.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, operations, or program management or an advanced degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, operations, or program management
Nice to Have
Experience with supplier performance management, cost reduction initiatives, and contract or commercial negotiations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data, metrics, and reporting to drive decision-making and supplier performance improvements.
Experience assessing and mitigating supply chain risks, including supplier capacity and supply continuity planning.
Knowledge of Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling (MPS), tier management, or operational excellence frameworks.
Experience developing and executing material cost optimization or margin expansion strategies.
Strong program and portfolio management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives across sites or business units.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across operations, planning, category management, and leadership teams.
Advanced skills in supply chain analytics, supplier segmentation, and performance management tools.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$113,600.00 - $170,400.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. 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).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: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), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
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