Strategic Sourcing Mgr.
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Job Summary
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life. Our 95000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose growth and impact.
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and drive procurement excellence across our Mexico operations including Tijuana Campus Juárez and Empalme.
This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies managing supplier relationships optimizing costs mitigating supply risks and ensuring alignment with business objectives across multiple manufacturing locations. This position is onsite based on our manufacturing site in Tijuana.
The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement professional with strong analytical and negotiation skills a global mindset and exceptional communication abilities in both English and Spanish.
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to support manufacturing operations across multiple Mexico sites.
- Lead supplier selection contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
- Partner closely with Operations Manufacturing Engineering Quality Finance and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality service and compliance requirements.
- Analyze market trends supplier capabilities and category risks to develop effective sourcing strategies.
- Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve supply continuity issues.
- Lead sourcing projects and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Support new product introductions and site expansion initiatives through effective sourcing and supplier engagement.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Administration Engineering Finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing Procurement Supply Chain or Supplier Management.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a multinational environment.
- Proven track record leading supplier negotiations and delivering cost savings.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent English communication skills are required (written verbal and presentation).
- Ability to effectively lead negotiations executive-level discussions and cross-functional meetings in English.
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
- Medical device automotive aerospace electronics or highly regulated industry experience.
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and category management.
- APICS CPSM CSCP CIPS or equivalent procurement/supply chain certifications.
- Experience working with SAP Oracle or similar ERP systems.
The physical demands described within this job description represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact across multiple manufacturing sites by driving strategic sourcing initiatives strengthening supplier partnerships improving operational performance and contributing to the success of our Mexico operations.
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.
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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.
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About Company
About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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 excit ... View more
