Strategic IT Infra & AI Sourcing Lead

Medtronic plc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Fridley, Minnesota, is seeking a Category Manager, IT Infrastructure and AI, to lead sourcing strategies across IT hardware, networking, cloud, data center, and AI solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Functions, Regions, and Businesses to drive value and ensure governance.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, strategic sourcing expertise, and the ability to influence procurement standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or related functions.
• Advanced degree and 3+ years in sourcing, procurement, or related functions.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience analyzing total cost of ownership and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across IT infrastructure and AI spend.
• Lead sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Assess and optimize technology commercial models (subscription, as-a-service, etc.).
• Establish procurement standards and governance for AI technologies.
• Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Finance, Architecture, and business stakeholders.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance programs.
• Evaluate market intelligence and benchmarks to support decisions.
• Advise stakeholders on risks and promote adoption of category strategies.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Contract management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Total cost of ownership analysis

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Medtronic plc in Fridley, Minnesota, is seeking a Category Manager, IT Infrastructure and AI, to lead sourcing strategies across IT hardware, networking, cloud, data center, and AI solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Functions, Regions, and Businesses to drive value and ensure governance.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, strategic sourcing expertise, and the ability to influence procurement standards.