Sr. Strategic Sourcing Director

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; California; Ibrido; USD 198.000 - 336.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MiniMed is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Director for external manufacturing to shape strategy for contract manufacturing, OEM, and sterilization services. You will influence executive decisions, drive operational excellence, and support product launches from launch to scale.

The role requires 15+ years in global supply chain with 10+ years in management, preferably with global DC networks and regulated environments. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional leadership position.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years in global supply chain or logistics with 10+ years in management.
• Advanced degree plus 10+ years leadership in global supply chain is also acceptable.

Mansioni

• Lead supplier relationships and executive partnerships with contract manufacturers.
• Oversee commercial agreements and contractual obligations.
• Drive supplier performance, business reviews and accountability.
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage capacity planning, launch and ramp readiness.
• Shape manufacturing footprint and partner strategy.
• Lead supplier risk management and business continuity planning.
• Provide cross-functional sourcing expertise across divisions.

Conoscenze

Supplier Relationship Mgmt

Executive Partnerships

Strategic Sourcing

Risk Management

Capacity Planning

Cross-functional Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Strumenti

SAP

ERP Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Nov 2026

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

Lead the partnerships that power MiniMed's ability to deliver life-changing therapies to patients around the world. As Sr. Sourcing Director for external manufacturing, you'll shape the strategy behind critical contract manufacturing, OEM, and sterilization service relationships, ensuring the capacity, performance, and resilience needed to support growth and innovation. This is a highly visible supply management role where you'll influence executive-level decisions, drive operational excellence, and help bring new products from launch to scale. If you're energized by building strategic partnerships and solving complex supply chain challenges, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management & Executive Partnerships with contract manufacturing
• Commercial Agreements & Contractual Obligations
• Drive Supplier Performance, Business Reviews & Accountability
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Capacity Planning, Launch & Ramp Readiness
• Manufacturing Footprint & Partner Strategy
• Supplier Risk Management & Business Continuity
• Provides project management and sourcing expertise to cross-functional, cross-divisional commodity teams.
• Facilitates these teams in the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize Minimed's position in terms of quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost.
• Mitigates risk, leverages technology and purchase power, improves processes and systems, and reduces overall cost of ownership and acquisition.
• Negotiates, establishes and monitors supplier performance and compliance with agreements.
• Partner with suppliers to deliver value through Quality, Delivery and Cost

Must Have Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline and 15+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain or logistics and 10+ years managerial experience
• OR
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline and 10+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain or logistics and 10+ years managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Global experience across multiple regions (North America, EMEA, APAC, LATAM)
• Demonstrated experience executing global DC network initiatives
• Experience working in regulated environments (medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare preferred)

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

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$178,000.00-$302,000.00 For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $198,000.00 - $336,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vis