We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jan 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Join our Global Supplier Optimization team as a Principal Sourcing Engineer where you utilize your strong track record of delivering results in a matrixed organization where collaboration with diverse individuals teams and skill sets is essential for success. As the Principal Sourcing Engineer you will lead direct plan and execute cross-functional projects focusing on driving strategic decisions managing business risks applying technical rigor and ensuring effective communication. You will lead the execution of supplier transfer projects on schedule and within budget while enhancing supplier capabilities and driving operational excellence.

In this critical role you will implement comprehensive operational strategies to achieve process capability through Six Sigma methodologies collaborating with our suppliers to ensure value stream stability optimize lead times and eliminate waste. Additionally you will lead supplier optimization initiatives to drive robust supply chain resilience cost reduction and continuous quality improvement.

As a Principal Sourcing Engineer you will utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to work as a strategic problem solver with deep expertise in process improvement methodologies supplier management project leadership and data analysis. Using your strong communication skills you will drive sustainable performance improvements across the supplier base while fostering a collaborative continuous-improvement culture.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. Were working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the offer flexibility for internal candidates regarding location as defined by the job posting; however relocation support is not available for this role.

As the Principal Sourcing Engineer you will:

• Develop and manage comprehensive business cases including project plans major deliverables milestones and financial calculations covering capital direct and labor expenses.

• Support the Supply Management team in identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities across key initiatives such as manufacturing transfers Advanced Sourcing ideation program VA/VE and Value Stream Improvement leveraging Lean-Sigma tools and PMP best practices to drive current and future cost savings pipelines.

• Lead and provide direction to cross-functional teams on project transfers ensuring commitments are met through effective organization leadership stakeholder engagement risk management issue resolution and execution.

• Develop and communicate project strategies including budget development detailed scheduling and KPI tracking. Contribute to establishing objectives timelines milestones and budgets.

• Establish and manage a structured reporting framework to track and communicate project progress to stakeholders and management teams.

• Utilize project management tools and risk management techniques to enhance project planning and execution rigor.

• Develop and oversee Supplier Excellence programs including performance monitoring capability improvement initiatives and strategic partnerships to strengthen supply chain resilience and quality. Evaluate supplier performance using Lean Six Sigma tools and key metrics such as on-time delivery quality cost and lead time.

• Collaborate with suppliers to assess capabilities drive continuous improvement and implement supplier development initiatives mapping processes and recommending solutions for performance enhancement.

• Lead supplier engagement programs focused on innovation cost efficiency and optimizing supplier processes using Lean Six Sigma methodologies driving quality consistency cost savings and improved efficiency.

• Cultivate strong supplier relationships and instill a culture of continuous improvement advancing quality cost and delivery over time.

• Work with suppliers to implement best-in-class manufacturing and quality control processes ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Champion continuous improvement programs within the supplier base fostering collaboration innovation and alignment with organizational goals.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant product process manufacturing supply chain and/or quality engineering experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant product process manufacturing supply chain and/or quality engineering experience.

Nice to Have

• 7 years of experience in product process manufacturing supply chain and/or quality engineering leading cross-functional projects

• Proven track record in successfully delivering large and complex product and/or supplier transfer projects on time within budget and a regulated environment

• Strong understanding of supplier quality management risk mitigation strategies and supplier capability development

• Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification

• PMP certification

• Experience in medical device technology

• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams across different sites and geographies

• Experience in designing implementing and managing Supplier Excellence programs including performance metrics scorecards and supplier development initiatives

• Broad knowledge of medical device development processes compliant with QSR and ISO 13485

• Proficient in Microsoft Project for developing schedules allocating resources and establishing program budgets

• Experience implementing supplier performance metrics scorecards and continuous improvement programs

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives 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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$128000.00 - $192000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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 for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.