Strat Sourcing Spec- Business Services, Facilities & Enterprise Operations

MiniMed; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to partner with Category Managers across regions, leading procurement initiatives from intake to supplier onboarding across facilities, MRO, 3PL, and service categories.

You will manage RFIs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, and drive value through supplier performance, governance, and risk management, while coordinating with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure business continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier management, or contract management.
• Proven experience sourcing facilities services, MRO, distribution center operations, logistics services, or related categories.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate favorable terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategic sourcing and category management across enterprise operations, facilities, MRO, and services.
• Independently manage sourcing projects from intake to supplier onboarding and contract execution.
• Conduct RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and market assessments to optimize cost and risk.
• Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and other contracts while ensuring supplier governance and performance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, and Operations to support procurement transformations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

VNDLY

Job description

• Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO)

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About The Role

This role partners closely with Category Managers and business stakeholders across multiple regions while independently managing sourcing projects, supplier relationships, and procurement initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead sourcing activities from intake through supplier selection, contract execution, implementation, supplier onboarding, and ongoing supplier management across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

• Facilities Management & Workplace Services
• Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO)
• Distribution Center Operations & Warehouse Services
• Operational Supply Chain Services & Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
• Consulting & Professional Services
• Fleet Management
• Enterprise-Wide Business Services

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Support global sourcing initiatives across enterprise operations, facilities, MRO, business services, consulting, outsourcing, managed services, logistics, and operational support categories.
• Independently manage sourcing projects from intake through supplier selection, contract execution, implementation, and supplier onboarding.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, market assessments, and competitive sourcing events.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and support supplier selection decisions that optimize cost, service, quality, and risk outcomes.
• Partner closely with Category Managers to execute sourcing strategies and procurement objectives.
• Serve as the primary sourcing point of contact for assigned stakeholders and business functions.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardize services, improve operational efficiency, and drive value creation.

Contracting & Supplier Management

• Negotiate and manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, renewals, outsourcing agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Support supplier governance, supplier performance management, and contract compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving accountability for service, quality, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Quality, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Facilities, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.

Facilities, Distribution Center & Enterprise Operations Support

• Support sourcing and supplier management activities related to facilities management, workplace services, building operations, warehouse operations, industrial services, and operational infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary sourcing resource supporting Heerlen office and distribution center operations.
• Manage sourcing activities related to MRO supplies, maintenance services, industrial consumables, facility support services, and warehouse operations.
• Support sourcing initiatives for distribution center operations, material handling equipment, logistics support services, and operational infrastructure projects.
• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Distribution Center, and Supply Chain teams to support operational continuity, site expansion initiatives, and service excellence.

TSA Exit & Global Expansion Support

• Support TSA exit initiatives through sourcing, contracting, supplier onboarding, and implementation of replacement solutions required for MiniMed's standalone operations.
• Lead or support supplier transitions while maintaining business continuity and operational readiness.
• Support Day 2 country onboarding activities, including supplier identification, sourcing events, contract execution, implementation planning, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities supporting country launches, supplier transitions, and operational growth initiatives.

Procurement Transformation

• Support procurement transformation initiatives, governance programs, process improvements, and procurement technology implementations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes, procurement policies, and governance frameworks.
• Support adoption and optimization of procurement systems and digital sourcing tools.
• Help develop scalable procurement capabilities that support MiniMed's global growth strategy.

Global Collaboration

• Partner effectively with stakeholders across North America, Europe, and other international regions.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority and effectively balance competing business priorities.
• Participate in occasional early morning or evening meetings to support global business operations and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier management, or contract management.
• Proven experience sourcing facilities services, MRO, distribution center operations, logistics services, consulting, managed services, outsourcing, business services, or other operational support categories.
• Demonstrated success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate favorable business terms, and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, stakeholder coordination, execution, and timeline management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings, prepare executive-level communications, present recommendations, and negotiate with suppliers in a global business environment.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable operating in a rapidly changing and growth-oriented organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing facilities management, workplace services, travel, fleet, meetings and events, purchasing card programs, consulting services, or enterprise-wide business services.
• Experience supporting warehouse operations, distribution centers, logistics providers (3PL), operational supply chain services, manufacturing support, MRO, or facility infrastructure programs.
• Experience supporting TSA exits, business carve-outs, spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale business transformation initiatives.
• Experience onboarding suppliers and supporting operations in new countries or regions.
• Experience with supplier governance, supplier performance management, risk management, business continuity planning, and operational resilience programs.
• Experience supporting procurement digitization, workflow automation, intake management, spend analytics, or procurement technology implementations.
• Experience within healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Experience utilizing SAP, Ariba, Coupa, VNDLY, or similar procurement and supplier management platforms.
• Dutch language proficiency is a plus but not required.
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10-15%) to support supplier meetings, operational initiatives, and key business sites, including Heerlen and other global locations.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

About MiniMed

We want to make every day a better day for people living with diabetes. Our team of creative innovators around the globe share a passion for finding the simplest solutions to the problems that people with diabetes face on a daily basis. For more than 40 years, we've been redefining what's possible, from intelligent dosing systems designed for real life to predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and we're dedicated to continuing to support our customers through every step of their journey — meeting them where and how they need it.

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