Packaging & Specialty Materials: Category Management Pro

Medtronic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Category Management Specialist to shape category strategies, manage inflation, and enable cross-functional procurement across the enterprise.

This global role partners with stakeholders to drive cost savings, negotiate supplier agreements, and support continuous improvement while mitigating risk and ensuring supply continuity. The position is primarily onsite, collaborating with teams across regions and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Exposure to cost analysis, financial modeling, or data analysis through coursework or internships.
• Experience supporting contract review, supplier engagement, or commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, or process improvement through projects or roles.

Responsibilities

• Support Supplier Relationship Management with internal stakeholders.
• Strengthen supplier relationships to improve performance and issue resolution.
• Turn Market Intelligence into Advantage with proactive sourcing strategies.
• Manage Inflation and Drive Savings through data-driven insights and category strategies.
• Enable High Impact Negotiations via RFx, cost models, and strategic planning.
• Lead Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Support Risk, Compliance & Resiliency to mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Category strategy

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Category Management Specialist to shape category strategies, manage inflation, and enable cross-functional procurement across the enterprise.

This global role partners with stakeholders to drive cost savings, negotiate supplier agreements, and support continuous improvement while mitigating risk and ensuring supply continuity. The position is primarily onsite, collaborating with teams across regions and functions.