Category Lead - Capital

MED Medtronic Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 104,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation and technology. As a Category Lead in Capital, you'll play a vital role in shaping strategies that drive value and improve patient outcomes. Your expertise in sourcing and supply chain management will be crucial in navigating complex organizational structures and building strong relationships. This dynamic role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact lives globally while working in an inclusive environment that fosters growth and collaboration. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution

Tuition Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability Leave

Life Insurance

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Daycare Spending Account

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• Strong program management and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for Capital portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Program Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing or Supply Chain

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

locations Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

time type Full time

posted on Posted Today

time left to apply End Date: May 22, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

job requisition id R25777

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 May 2025

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

A Day in the Life

At Medtronic, we not only have the opportunity to manage indirect categories for the largest medical device company in the world, but we also get to experience the immense sense of purpose that comes from knowing that the money we save is reinvested into technology that helps alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lives of millions of patients around the world. The work we do supports the Medtronic Mission, and it matters.

In this role, you will be a key member of Medtronic’s center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and report to the Sr. Sourcing Manager of Global Capital. This role provides the opportunity to identify and execute value-driven strategies across many functions, regions, and businesses. These strategies will leverage Medtronic’s global scale to drive year-over-year value within the Capital sub-categories. You will partner with the center-led business engagement teams in this role to implement pan-Medtronic category strategies globally.

The opportunities to create value within this ~$400M category are limitless, and we are seeking a candidate who thrives on building new opportunities every day to learn and make a difference. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of quickly building and leveraging relationships in a matrixed environment, working collaboratively to ensure team performance, and successfully influencing various stakeholders at all levels.

As the Category Lead-Capital, you will:

• Develop and execute strategies across subcategories of the Capital portfolio that utilize multiple levers/approaches to drive value and result in a sustainable competitive advantage

• Work independently and build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

• Adept at collaborating with and influencing diverse stakeholders to develop and execute strategies. Skilled in navigating and leveraging complex matrixed organizational structures like Medtronic to drive successful outcomes

• Gather market intelligence and analyze trends for the responsible subcategories to support strategy building and execution, and inform strategic decision-making

• Achieve (year-on-year) value improvements for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, and cost

• Perform RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value is realized

• Partner closely with key functions that support supply management (e.g., legal, finance, quality/compliance)

• Lead in Supplier Relationship Management activities for the responsible subcategories

• Lead contract negotiations

• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to leadership

• Educate on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies

• Develop robust data gathering and data quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency and support development of baseline for sourcing cost reduction efforts

• Identify insourcing and outsourcing opportunities

• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement.

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain, business discipline or equivalent, and minimum 7 years relevant experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain, or an advanced degree with a minimum 5 years relevant experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain

Nice to Have:

• Demonstrated experience in building and executing successful category strategies in the Capital space

• Global Category Management experience (Strategy Development and Execution in accordance with Strategic Sourcing methodology)

• Knowledge of working in FDA-regulated industries

• Ability to partner with and influence internal technical experts

• Influencing teams and external suppliers to deliver results

• Strong program management skills

• Solid business and legal acumen

• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI

• Demonstrated leadership, customer service, problem solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated strength in analytical and critical thinking skills

• High attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Positive and energetic team player with strong cross-functional team experience

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):$104,800.00 - $157,200.00This 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 insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple 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 match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital 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 95,000+ 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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Who We Are

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 95,000+ 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.

What We Do

We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

How We Are Different

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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