Strategic Category Manager - Packaging & Materials

MED Medtronic Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Category Management Specialist to shape and execute category strategies, manage inflationary pressures, and support contract negotiations. You will enable pan‑Medtronic category management processes, drive cost-saving initiatives, and influence supplier performance across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to strengthen continuity of supply. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and at least 0 years of experience.
• Exposure to cost analysis, financial modeling, data analysis, or business case development.
• Experience supporting contract review, supplier engagement, or commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support Supplier Relationship Management.
• Strengthen supplier relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Engage suppliers to support performance, alignment, and issue resolution.
• Execute category strategies and convert plans into business results.
• Support strategy development across sub-categories and initiatives.
• Monitor market intelligence to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate supplier price changes and tariff requests to limit inflation impact.
• Prepare RFx packages, cost models, and negotiation strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Sourcing

Cost analysis

Negotiations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Category Management Specialist to shape and execute category strategies, manage inflationary pressures, and support contract negotiations. You will enable pan‑Medtronic category management processes, drive cost-saving initiatives, and influence supplier performance across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to strengthen continuity of supply. U.S.