Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist – MRO

Medtronic

Principal MRO sourcing specialist developing global procurement strategies for Medtronic, a healthcare technology leader. Driving supplier value, cost optimization, and enterprise-wide sourcing improvements.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,200 - $160,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies within MRO sub-categories, leveraging advanced analytical capabilities and stakeholder management to drive measurable business value and optimize procurement processes. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementSpend AnalyticsContract NegotiationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesSpend TransparencyData-Driven Decision-MakingValue RecoveryProduct Standardization

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunicationProblem-SolvingCustomer Focus

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointPower BISAPAriba

Industry Keywords

MROSupply ChainMatrixed OrganizationHealthcare TechnologyContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies across multiple MRO sub-categories
Leverage market intelligence, spend analytics, competitive bidding (RFx), supplier consolidation, catalog optimization, and insourcing/outsourcing opportunities
Deliver sustained year-over-year value improvements in cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk management
Build partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and Finance, Legal, Quality, Compliance, and Operations teams
Identify business needs, align sourcing initiatives with enterprise objectives, and drive execution in a matrixed global organization
Lead supplier relationship management, supplier governance, performance management, and contract negotiations
Develop spend transparency, maintain category data integrity, identify trends and opportunities, and drive cost reduction initiatives
Partner with Sourcing Operations and Administration to optimize purchasing catalogs and guided buying solutions
Improve user adoption, compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with category strategies
Influence senior leaders and stakeholders by recommending innovative solutions and presenting actionable strategies
Support Medtronic's healthcare technology mission through enterprise-wide MRO sourcing impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 7 years of relevant sourcing or supply chain experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience
Proven success developing and executing global category and strategic sourcing strategies within MRO sub-categories
Experience delivering measurable business value through strategic sourcing methodologies
Experience recovering value from obsolete and expired inventory
Experience delivering product standardization opportunities for MRO consumables
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP, and Ariba
Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision-making
Leadership, stakeholder management, customer focus, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to influence technical experts, business leaders, cross-functional teams, and suppliers
Experience developing and presenting sourcing strategies and business cases for executive-level decisions
Strong program and project management capabilities
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, sound business judgment, and commercial acumen
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to optimize processes and deliver sustainable outcomes
Experience leading and partnering across complex, matrixed global organizations
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for roles below Principal level; this Principal-level role is eligible for specified U.S. sponsorship consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
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
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or employees meeting IRS earning minimums
Paid sick time for temporary employees as required by applicable state law