Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Site Operations, Planning

Medtronic

Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Medtronic managing supplier relationships and ensuring material supply for cardiac devices. Collaborating cross-functionally to resolve supply chain challenges.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,400 - $99,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including Operations Scheduling, Supply Network Planning, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations Quality, and Category Management
Serve as the primary escalation point for raw material disruptions, driving rapid resolution for issues that may impact site operations, backlog, or backorder
Participate in Tier Reviews, Master Production Schedule (MPS) consensus meetings, and cross-functional Tier Escalation Meetings with site and functional leaders—providing clear status updates, communicating risks, and aligning mitigation plans
Use and continuously improve tools and processes such as shortage reports, Clear2Build, supplier SIOP, and supplier risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate future component or material shortages
Ensure effective communication of unmitigated shortages and partner with stakeholders to implement operational mitigations that reduce business impact
Manage Strategic Inventory Purchases (SIP), Last Time Buys (LTB), Phase In/Phase Out (PIPO) transitions, and supply continuity projects in collaboration with Shared Services (Engineering/NPD), Material/Resin teams, and Tooling Management
Support audit readiness by coordinating supplier selection-related audits and providing site support during regulatory body audits
Drive or support supplier capacity management initiatives aligned with Medtronic’s long-term growth and reliability goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant supply chain experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant supply chain experience
Solid background in supply chain, procurement, supplier management, operations planning, or materials management, ideally within medical device or other regulated, high-control manufacturing environments
Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, resolve supply continuity challenges, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, analytical, strategic thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
Experience collaborating with suppliers and internal partners to drive operational and business results
Experience with integrated manufacturing, planning, and ERP systems ( SAP, Blue Yonder, MRP/ERP)
Familiarity with tools such as SIOP, Clear2Build, risk assessments, and supply shortage analytics
Knowledge of supplier capacity planning, inventory strategies (SIP, LTB, PIPO), project management principles, or continuous improvement methodologies
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel (vlookup, pivot tables, formulas, macros) as well as generative AI
Professional certifications such as ASCM/APICS CSCP or CPIM, Lean/Six Sigma Belt, or related supply chain/operations credentials
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementprocurementsupplier managementoperations planningmaterials managementinventory strategiesproject managementcontinuous improvement methodologiesanalytical skillstroubleshooting

Soft Skills

communicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinginfluencing stakeholderscollaborationescalation managementleadershipadaptabilitynegotiationteamwork

Certifications

ASCM/APICS CSCPCPIMLean/Six Sigma Belt