Strategic Sourcing Program Manager – M&A

Medtronic

Strategic Sourcing Program Manager driving sustainable improvements for M&A Integration Team at Medtronic. Collaborating to ensure supply continuity and enhancing supplier maturity.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,600 - $170,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Mergers & Acquisition Team by leveraging project management/analytic skills: planning & coordinating, communicating, influencing, meeting milestones, resolving issues, and managing risks.
Lead end-to-end integration planning, from diligence support and integration planning through operational handoff, with a high level of autonomy.
Align resources, establish governance cadence, and baseline site maturity, systems, and contracts.
Stand up product and supply visibility by building a comprehensive Path to Launch(P2L) with BOMs, forecasts, lead times, risks, and supplier data.
Conduct phased supply risk and capacity assessments, initiating mitigation with category, SQE, and site stakeholders.
Issue supplier information requests/packets and consolidate responses to refine risk, capacity, and cost baselines.
Drive supplier engagement and ASL migration, supporting PPAP and quality requirements to safeguard continuity.
Support training and enablement for procurement teams on enterprise sourcing and escalation workflows.
Identify and execute early cost reduction and resourcing opportunities in partnership with key stakeholders.
Support SAP adoption and related process transitions, aligning payment terms, MRP messages, and PO processing.
Maintain an integrated mitigation log and continuously update P2L to guide decisions and prepare for handoffs.
Coordinate cross-functional kickoffs and recurring reviews with Operating Units (OU), Ops Sourcing, and Category teams.
Prepare and execute a formal handoff to Ops Sourcing with current risks, supplier status, product documentation, and comprehensive P2L.
Drive decisions, RFQs, and outsourcing plans, including contract manufacturer engagement where applicable.
Manage obsolescence through EOL/LTB actions and ensure part master data accuracy across suppliers and parameters.
Provide day-to-day sourcing support and escalation management to sustain material availability through stabilization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant strategic business or sourcing support experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant strategic business or sourcing support experience.
7+ years in supply chain operations, medical devices, or related industry (Nice to Have)
Experience with manufacturing, operational excellence, and analytics-driven improvement (Nice to Have)
Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean certification and DMAIC methodology (Nice to Have)
Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills (Nice to Have)
Proven ability to influence and build relationships (Nice to Have)
Innovative mindset and passion for inspiring others (Nice to Have)
Skilled at leading multiple projects and collaborating across a matrixed organization (Nice to Have)
Change agent with a track record of implementing sustainable improvements (Nice to Have)
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills (Nice to Have)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and ideally Minitab (Nice to Have)
Medical device industry experience (Nice to Have)

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

project managementsourcing supportsupply chain operationsanalytics-driven improvementrisk assessmentcost reductionsupplier engagementprocess transitionsmaterial availabilityobsolescence management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencingrelationship buildinginnovationcollaborationchange managementinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsfacilitation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeSix Sigma Green BeltLean certification