Strategic Sourcing Program Manager-M&A

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Program Manager for the M&A Integration Team, onsite across multiple locations including Minneapolis, MN. The role emphasizes end-to-end integration planning, diligence support, and autonomous delivery to safeguard continuity and drive synergies.

You will coordinate with Category management, SQE, and site teams to manage risks, leverage procurement systems, and enable a smooth handoff to Operations Sourcing. Strong PM and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in strategic sourcing/continuity/runthe-business experience or advanced degree with 3+ years in the same area.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean certification and DMAIC methodology preferred.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills for matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Establish program governance, align resources, basel ine site maturity, contracts, and sourcing processes for a structured transition plan.
• Maintain product and supply visibility through an integrated Path to Launch (P2L) with BOMs, forecasts, and supplier data.
• Assess and mitigate supply, capacity, quality, and continuity risks with cross-functional partners while driving supplier readiness actions.
• Drive supplier engagement, sourcing events, outsourcing strategies, and partnerships to realize integration synergies and cost savings.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews, manage escalations, and ensure handoff to Operations Sourcing with risks and launch readiness plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

MS Office

Project

Visio

Minitab

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Join our Global Supply Management team as a Strategic Sourcing Program Manager for the Mergers & Acquisition Integration Team, where you will create and drive sustainable continuous improvements to address service, ensuring supply continuity, and enhancing supplier maturity. The Mergers & Acquisitions Integration team drives end-to-end integrations that safeguard continuity, accelerate synergy realization, and scale meaningful innovation with a mission to boost value for our patients.

This position is located onsite 4 days a week at one of the following sites:

• Jacksonville, FL
• North Haven, CT
• Minneapolis, MN

About the Position

As the Strategic Sourcing Program Manager, M&A, you will support the Mergers & Acquisition Team by leveraging project management/analytic skills: planning & coordinating, communicating, influencing, meeting milestones, resolving issues, and managing risks. This role leads end-to-end integration planning, from diligence support and integration planning through operational handoff, with a high level of autonomy and delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish program governance, align resources, and baseline site maturity, systems, contracts, and sourcing processes to support a structured transition plan.
• Build and maintain comprehensive product and supply visibility through an integrated Path to Launch (P2L), including BOMs, forecasts, lead times, supplier data, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Assess and mitigate supply, capacity, quality, and continuity risks by partnering with Category management, SQE, site teams, and suppliers, while driving ASL migration, PPAP, and supplier readiness activities.
• Drive supplier engagement, sourcing events, outsourcing strategies, and contract manufacturer partnerships to realize integration synergies, deliver cost savings, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Support enterprise process and system adoption, including SAP transitions, procurement training, sourcing workflows, payment terms, MRP management, PO processing, and master data accuracy.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews, manage sourcing escalations and material availability, and execute a comprehensive handoff to Operations Sourcing with documented risks, supplier status, product information, and launch readiness plans.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing, continuity/run the business experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing continuity/run the business experience.

Experience in one or more of the following areas

• Category Management
• Technical sourcing
• Risk Assessment and mitigation
• Supplier Integration
• Cost Saving Initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic sourcing operations, medical devices, or related industry
• Experience with manufacturing, operational excellence, and analytics-driven improvement
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean certification and DMAIC methodology
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills
• Skilled at leading multiple projects and collaborating across a matrixed organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and ideally Minitab

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.

• 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$113,600.00 - $170,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans

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