Category Manager, IT Infrastructure and AI

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Oct 2026

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.

As the Category Manager IT Infrastructure and AI you will join Medtronics global Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and lead sourcing strategies across a technology portfolio that includes infrastructure hardware networking telecommunications cloud data center and emerging artificial intelligence solutions. Working closely with stakeholders across Functions Regions and Businesses you will influence enterprise-wide spend decisions evaluate supplier capabilities negotiate complex technology agreements and drive measurable value through cost optimization risk management innovation and supplier performance.

Reporting to the Global Indirect Supply Management Leader you will help shape sourcing strategies for rapidly evolving technologies while establishing procurement standards and governance practices that support responsible adoption of AI solutions. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen strategic sourcing expertise and the ability to build effective partnerships across Information Technology Cybersecurity Legal Finance Privacy Data and AI Governance and business teams.

This role influences technology investments that support Medtronics global operations and help advance solutions that improve patient outcomes. Were seeking a curious accountable self-starter who drives commercial results identifies new opportunities and delivers measurable business impact. This position is based in Fridley Minnesota and requires onsite work at least four days per week to collaborate with business partners and stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across IT infrastructure and AI spend categories including hardware networking telecommunications cloud data center and AI solutions.
• Lead sourcing events supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations to achieve value risk mitigation and business objectives.
• Assess and optimize technology commercial models including subscription as-a-service usage-based token- credit- and consumption-based agreements.
• Establish procurement standards and governance frameworks for AI technologies including responsible AI data protection intellectual property security and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with Information Technology Cybersecurity Privacy Legal Finance Architecture and business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise priorities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance programs in collaboration with internal vendor management teams.
• Evaluate market intelligence supplier capabilities and industry benchmarks to support sourcing decisions and contract strategies.
• Advise stakeholders on commercial operational contractual and technology-related risks while driving adoption of category strategies and sourcing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience OR advanced degree and 3 years of experience in sourcing procurement supply management category management finance information technology infrastructure or related commercial functions.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience analyzing commercial models and evaluating total cost of ownership.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing infrastructure hardware networking telecommunications cloud data center managed services or AI technologies.
• Knowledge of technology purchasing models including subscription as-a-service utility capacity token- credit- and consumption-based pricing structures.
• Experience reviewing drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements.
• Understanding of AI procurement considerations including data ownership intellectual property cybersecurity privacy responsible AI and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting global organizations and influencing senior-level stakeholders.

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.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

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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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$113600.00 - $170400.00

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.

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