Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – R&D Services

Medtronic

Sr. Category Manager – R&D Services at Medtronic managing $250M in annual spend and developing sourcing strategies.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead category management for approximately $250M in annual R&D Services spend, developing and executing long-term, transformational sourcing strategies that create sustainable competitive advantage.
Build and mature the R&D Services category from an early stage by developing category strategies, supplier segmentation, and capability roadmaps.
Partner with cross-functional R&D stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization to influence strategy adoption and align sourcing decisions with business priorities.
Drive measurable year-over-year value improvements across cost, quality, service, and innovation.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx events, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations to maximize value and manage risk.
Develop market intelligence, benchmarking, and gap analyses to identify opportunities, inform strategy, and recommend improvements to leadership.
Strengthen supplier management practices through supplier stratification, relationship management, and performance improvement initiatives.
Improve procurement effectiveness by driving process and system enhancements, ensuring governance compliance, and educating stakeholders on sourcing policies and Procure-to-Pay practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in R&D Sourcing, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, supply chain, information systems, life sciences, law, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
Strong understanding of the economics, supplier landscape, and market trends within R&D services, software, and technical services categories
Experience in global category management, including strategy development and execution using strategic sourcing methodologies
Experience working in large, multi-divisional organizations, preferably within regulated or engineering-driven industries such as MedTech, Pharma, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Industrial
Knowledge of FDA-regulated environments and associated compliance considerations
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver business results
Excellent communication, negotiation, and program management skills, with strong judgment, problem-solving ability, and legal/contractual acumen
Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with strong collaboration skills and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
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

R&D Sourcingstrategic sourcing methodologiessupplier segmentationcontract negotiationsmarket intelligencebenchmarkingProcure-to-Pay practicessupplier managementperformance improvementcost analysis

Soft Skills

influenceleadershipcommunicationnegotiationprogram managementproblem-solvingjudgmentcollaborationorganizational skillsdetail-oriented