Strategic IT Infra & AI Sourcing Lead

Medtronic plc; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Fridley, MN seeks a Category Manager, IT Infrastructure and AI to lead sourcing across hardware, networking, cloud, and AI solutions. You will collaborate with IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, and business teams to align strategies with enterprise priorities and drive measurable cost savings.

Reporting to the Global ISM Leader, this onsite role requires strong commercial acumen, contract negotiation skills, and a track record of managing supplier relationships in a matrixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives and contract management.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience analyzing commercial models and evaluating total cost of ownership.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across IT infrastructure and AI spend categories.
• Lead sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Assess and optimize technology commercial models.
• Establish procurement standards and governance for AI technologies.
• Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, Architecture, and business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise priorities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance programs.
• Evaluate market intelligence, supplier capabilities, and industry benchmarks.
• Advise stakeholders on commercial, operational, contractual, and technology-related risks.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder collaboration

Cost optimization

AI procurement considerations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA/MS)

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Medtronic plc in Fridley, MN seeks a Category Manager, IT Infrastructure and AI to lead sourcing across hardware, networking, cloud, and AI solutions. You will collaborate with IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, and business teams to align strategies with enterprise priorities and drive measurable cost savings.

Reporting to the Global ISM Leader, this onsite role requires strong commercial acumen, contract negotiation skills, and a track record of managing supplier relationships in a matrixed