Strategic Sourcing Program Manager

Medtronic

Strategic Sourcing Program Manager in Operations Sourcing driving supplier stability initiatives and optimizing supply risk mitigation strategies. Collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeFridley • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,600 - $170,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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.

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

strategic sourcingsupply chain managementprocurementoperations managementprogram managementsupplier performance managementcost reductionmaterial cost optimizationrisk assessmentdata analytics

Soft Skills

analytical skillsrelationship buildingleadershipprogram managementnegotiation skillsdecision-makingcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solving