Director, Category Management – Plastics, Extrusions & Resins

Medtronic

Director of Category Management overseeing $650M in global spend for plastics, extrusions, and resins at Medtronic. Leading strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships to support healthcare innovation and operational excellence.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $171,200 - $256,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management, with a strong focus on plastics, extrusions, and resins. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations, develop supplier partnerships, and drive innovation within highly regulated industries.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationCommodity ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipCPIM Certification

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingSupplier Contract ManagementPlastics ProcessingExtrusion TechnologiesData AnalyticsCost Reduction StrategiesSupplier Performance MetricsMarket Dynamics AnalysisSupplier Innovation ProgramsTechnology Roadmaps

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersExceptional Communication SkillsAnalytical AcumenStrategic Business AcumenTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Digital ProcurementE-Commerce Initiatives

Certifications & Qualifications

CPIM Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicePharmaceuticalAerospaceRegulated IndustryGlobal Supply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute long-term category and supplier strategies for plastics, extrusions, and resins that support business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Lead supplier selection, qualification, make-versus-buy decisions, outsourcing initiatives, and supply transitions across a global supply base.
Drive strategic negotiations and managing complex commercial agreements, partnering closely with Legal and key stakeholders to mitigate risk and maximize value.
Monitor market dynamics, technology trends, and competitive intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen Medtronic's competitive advantage.
Build long-range supply roadmaps and accelerating supplier innovation to support new product development, business continuity, and technology advancement.
Utilize data, analytics, and supplier performance metrics to optimize the supply base, improve resiliency, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Lead supplier rationalization, regionalization, localization, and strategic alliance initiatives that enhance efficiency and scale.
Develop and leading a high-performing global commodity management team while influencing executive stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple Operating Units.
Through strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration, you will help shape the future of Medtronic's global supply network while delivering measurable impact on cost, quality, innovation, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, commodity management, or procurement leadership experience plus 7+ years of managerial experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, commodity management, or procurement leadership experience plus 7+ years of managerial experience all within a large, complex, multi-divisional organization.
Minimum of 8 years of experience sourcing and managing global plastics, injection molding, extrusions, and resin categories.
Demonstrated expertise leading complex negotiations and supplier contract management.
Experience developing and maintaining strategic supplier partnerships and alliances.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
Expertise in raw material markets, polymers, resins, plastics processing, and extrusion technologies.
Experience with supplier innovation programs and technology roadmaps.
CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain credential.
Experience within a highly regulated industry, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of digital procurement and e-commerce initiatives.
Ability to travel approximately 20%, including domestic and international travel.
Strong analytical, financial, and strategic business acumen, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and effectively influence stakeholders through exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
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)