Global Consulting Sourcing Lead - $100M Spend

Medtronic; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is seeking a Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Consulting, based in Fridley, MN with an onsite work model. You will own sourcing strategy for a global consulting services portfolio (~$100M annual spend) and lead complex negotiations with top consulting firms to drive value and risk management.

You will partner with senior leaders across regions and functions, shaping sourcing strategies, delivering measurable business impact, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sourcing/procurement or related field, or 5+ with advanced degree.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across indirect spend.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships in a matrixed org.
• Experience analyzing data/market information to support sourcing strategies and decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for consulting services.
• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs/RFIs) to maximize value.
• Analyze spend data, market intelligence, and supplier capabilities.
• Negotiate consulting agreements, scopes of work, and commercial terms.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and influence decisions.
• Prepare and present category insights, sourcing recommendations, and business cases.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives and ensure alignment with longer-term strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in the consulting category through supplier optimization and demand management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Contract discussions

Cross-functional leadership

Data & market analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is seeking a Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Consulting, based in Fridley, MN with an onsite work model. You will own sourcing strategy for a global consulting services portfolio (~$100M annual spend) and lead complex negotiations with top consulting firms to drive value and risk management.

You will partner with senior leaders across regions and functions, shaping sourcing strategies, delivering measurable business impact, and