Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist

Medtronic; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to drive innovation in the Coronary & Renal Denervation therapies. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and competitiveness in the market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical device technology and proven negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Technical knowledge in medical device technology.
• Experience in material or component replacement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage supplier projects.
• Manage supply risk, quality, cost, and response times.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Program management

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 8)

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Jun 2025.

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, 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

Medtronic

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Our Purpose

Global Technical Sourcing is the primary integration point linking Global Supply Management (GSM) with Technology and New Product Development (NPD) Project Teams, aligning Medtronic Product and Supplier Technology Roadmaps. The purpose of GTS is to accelerate innovation through suppliers to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

The role supports the Coronary & Renal Denervation therapies, key components of Medtronic's interventional cardiology portfolio. We aim to address unmet needs in complex PCI and lead in renal denervation therapy to combat hypertension.

Role Overview

The Technical Sourcing Specialist engages in processes to reduce supply risk and promote capable technologies in NPD, ensuring predictable supply and competitiveness through product launch. They execute all TS project deliverables in the Product Development Process (PDP).

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A Day in The Life Of:

As the Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist, you will be the primary contact for sourcing in NPD project teams, aligning product and supplier technology roadmaps. Your role involves strategic engagement with NPD, Global Supply Management, Operations, and Suppliers.

You will:

• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, development, qualification, and ramp-up in line with strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage supplier projects for new products.

• Manage supply risk, quality, cost, and response times for procured components in both new and legacy products.

• Oversee supplier aspects of projects, acting as liaison between operations and project teams.

• Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and resolve issues related to schedule, budget, quality, and functionality.

• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure supplier and component alignment with business needs.

• Support launch readiness and transfer to operations, including component sourcing responsibilities post-qualification.

• Identify new sources where category strategies are not yet established.

• Partner with suppliers to ensure components are reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective, defining and communicating design requirements.

• Support departmental goals and initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Level 8)

• At least 4 years of relevant experience

• Technical knowledge in medical device technology

• Experience in material or component replacement efforts

• Program management in medical device development

• Supplier management and negotiation skills

• Proficient in supply chain management

• Effective team player with strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and able to incorporate input from various teams

• Business acumen with influence in a matrix organization

Benefits and Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. locations are $88,000 to $132,000, with eligibility for incentives and additional benefits detailed in the full description.

About Medtronic

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