Sr Strategic Sourcing Mgr R&D Services

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Aug 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 Sr. Category Manager R&D Services you will be a key member of Medtronics center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team responsible for managing and influencing $250M in annual spend incurred in the Research & Development (R&D) Services categories. This is a global role with the vast majority of spend concentrated in the Americas. You will partner with stakeholders across Functions Regions and Businesses to drive value.

Reporting to the Indirect Supply Management (ISM) leader for this category you will apply your strong business acumen to choose the right supplier and engagement models as well as put in place contracts that will protect Medtronics interests. You will be joining a high-performing Professional Services procurement team with a lead from every seat mindset and an empowered culture. This is the role for you if youre looking to make a mark in your space.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. Its no accident we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe its the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

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 extraordinary.

As the Sr. Category Manager R&D Services you will:

• Lead category management for approximately $250M in annual R&D Services spend developing and executing long-term transformational sourcing strategies that create sustainable competitive advantage.

• Build and mature the R&D Services category from an early stage by developing category strategies supplier segmentation and capability roadmaps.

• Partner with cross-functional R&D stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization to influence strategy adoption and align sourcing decisions with business priorities.

• Drive measurable year-over-year value improvements across cost quality service and innovation.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx events supplier selection and complex contract negotiations to maximize value and manage risk.

• Develop market intelligence benchmarking and gap analyses to identify opportunities inform strategy and recommend improvements to leadership.

• Strengthen supplier management practices through supplier stratification relationship management and performance improvement initiatives.

• Improve procurement effectiveness by driving process and system enhancements ensuring governance compliance and educating stakeholders on sourcing policies and Procure-to-Pay practices.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience inR&D Sourcing or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5 years of managerial experience

Nice to Have:

• Bachelors degree in engineering economics business supply chain information systems life sciences law or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

• Strong understanding of the economics supplier landscape and market trends within R&D services software engineering and technical services categories.

• Experience in global category management including strategy development and execution using strategic sourcing methodologies.

• Experience working in large multi-divisional organizations preferably within regulated or engineering-driven industries such as MedTech Pharma Automotive Aerospace or Heavy Industrial.

• Knowledge of FDA-regulated environments and associated compliance considerations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver business results.

• Excellent communication negotiation and program management skills with strong judgment problem-solving ability and legal/contractual acumen.

• Highly organized detail-oriented self-starter with strong collaboration skills and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

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

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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.

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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):$144000.00 - $216000.00

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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