Strategic Sourcing Program Manager – Electronic Assemblies

Medtronic

Category Manager-Electronic Assemblies at Medtronic focusing on electronics supply management and supplier negotiations. Leading category strategy development and execution while fostering innovation with suppliers.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,600 - $170,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead category strategy development and execution
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Develop and execute a robust cost-reduction pipeline
Analyze markets, quotations, and supplier capabilities
Leverage data, metrics, and business intelligence to optimize sourcing decisions
Serve as a strategic advocate for the Supply Management function
Define and manage winning category strategies and approaches with suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of Electronics & Electronic Assemblies and Suppliers
Proven expertise in developing and executing effective negotiation strategies
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Solid technical and commercial understanding of commodity markets
Demonstrated experience developing category strategies, building business cases, reviewing contracts
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies
Experience supporting low‑volume, high‑mix product environments
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft tools (including Excel), analytics platforms, and SAP

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
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
Capital Accumulation Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

negotiation strategiescost-reduction pipelinecategory strategiesmarket analysissupplier managementdata analysisbusiness intelligencelean manufacturing principlesprocess improvement methodologiescommodity markets

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscross-functional collaborationorganizational skillsproject management skillsrelationship buildingstrategic advocacy