Careers that Change LivesJoin our Strategic Sourcing team as a Category Manager for the Electronic Components team. You will develop and execute strategic commodity objectives and provide leadership for the categories managed by our global operations and supply chain teams. You will use your strong influential skills to work directly with the operating units, production facilities, R&D teams, technical sourcing teams, operations sourcing, and supply chain. You will lead the category strategy, cost reduction initiatives, on-time delivery, quality, supplier performance, supplier consolidation/rationalization, and improve on supplier relationships, allowing for vast and varied exposure across multiple disciplines and business units. We believe that innovation results when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together—and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where people can thrive.A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. We're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people worldwide.A Day in the LifeAs the Category Manager-Electronic Components, you will partner and lead several categories in electronic components, includingmajor global distributorsof high-end semiconductors, analog, digital, microcontrollers, transistors, and other discrete component categories. You will utilize your strong negotiation skills, technical aptitude, and relationship-building skills. As the Category Manager, you will understand global raw materials markets and possess technical aptitude on secondary processes to develop global strategies that leverage Medtronic's global purchasing power and deliver cost-effective and innovative solutions to each operating unit within our network. In addition, you will focus on multiple tiers in their supplier's supply chain to maximize leverage and awareness to ensure compliance and continuity.You will:Advocate on behalf of supply management function with business units and operational partners to ensure support for core business objectivesNegotiate contracts that provide year-over-year benefits in performanceIdentify and develop business cases for a healthy year-over-year cost reduction pipeline with suppliers through lean, should costing, process improvement, tier 2 strategies, and yield improvementsPerform market analysis in identifying the best cost country sourcing of said category, provide guidance to technical sourcing and engineering with supplier innovations, and proactively develop forward buy agreements where appropriateDefine and manage winning category strategies and approaches with suppliers.Manage supplier relationships and drive year-over-year performance improvements with quality, delivery, and costsLead regular business reviews with suppliersAnalyze received quotations and select or recommend new suppliers.Rationalize existing supplier base through stratification, market analysis, supplier development, and supplier consolidationSupport new and ongoing supplier quality audit activities to ensure the supply base has robust process controls and capabilities to meet existing and future Medtronic business requirementsConduct supply chain risk reviewsAct independently to prescribe methods and new approaches on new and unique assignmentsIdentify and utilize metrics, tools, business intelligence, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies while working collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive implementation.Must-Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 5 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant strategic sourcing experienceNice to HaveHighly skilled in developing and executing negotiation strategies with solid organization and collaboration skillsTechnical and commercial know-how of commodity market trends and manufacturing process technologies of the electronics categorySkilled in developing category strategies, contract reviews, lean manufacturing, business case development, Best Cost Country (BCR) sourcing experience, and product/process transfer/change requirements in a regulatory environment, with strong presentation skillsExperience using lean methodology processes in a manufacturing environment is a plusExperience in a low volume and high mix demand for products environmentNegotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skillsGood organization, project management, and follow-through skillsAbility to prioritize, multitask and act in a proactive mannerMust have advanced skill in Excel, excellent Analytics, and SAP experience preferredAbility to travel to vendor locations is required- domestic and internationalAbout MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.Physical Job RequirementsA commitment to our employee's lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefitshere.This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic's Incentive Plan (MIP)here. The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply to others).The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
