Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Medtronic; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare technology company as a Contract Management Specialist. In this role, you will support contract management processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, contributing to strategic purchasing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Baccalaureate degree and relevant experience, particularly with Ariba Contracts. Medtronic offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing career growth and employee contributions.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience required.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts, review supplier red lines, and route for signatures.
• Communicate contract status with stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Mitigate risks and improve processes.

Skills

Contract Management

Communication

Risk Mitigation

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Tools

Ariba Contracts

Job description

At Medtronic, you can start a lifelong career of exploration and innovation while championing healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

This position provides contract management support to assigned categories within Supply Management. Responsibilities include drafting contracts on standard templates, reviewing supplier red lines with the legal team to ensure compliance, routing final contracts for signatures, and ensuring contracts are correctly archived in the Ariba Contract Management System.

This role is part of the Contract Center of Excellence within the Supply Management Solutions team of Medtronic’s Global Supply Management Group. It reports to the Contract COE Director, Supply Management Solutions, and involves exposure to various contracting activities across multiple commodities and services supporting Medtronic’s strategic purchasing.

Responsibilities

1. Provide contract management support, including drafting, review, routing, and archiving.
2. Communicate contract request status with internal stakeholders, aiming to meet business objectives and timelines with a service-oriented approach.
3. Mitigate risks, leverage technology and purchasing power, improve processes and systems, and reduce overall costs.

Specialist Career Stream

This is typically an individual contributor role within a professional discipline or specialty, responsible for delivering and managing projects, possibly mentoring colleagues, and applying specialized knowledge gained through advanced education.

Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Established, productive individual contributor leading by example, influencing stakeholders, and being self-starting and coachable.
• Organizational Impact: Sets objectives, contributes to project milestones, and may engage in cross-functional assignments.
• Innovation and Complexity: Handles general problems, recommends system and process enhancements.
• Communication and Influence: Proactively shares information with internal and supplier contacts, translating business needs into supplier-facing content.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May guide entry-level professionals or colleagues in related career streams.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Requires practical knowledge and competence in the job area, typically obtained through advanced education and experience. A Baccalaureate degree is required, or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Experience with Ariba Contracts or similar ERP platforms, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management is preferred.

Physical Job Requirements

Describes the general nature and level of work, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits, emphasizing employee contributions and supporting various career and life stages.

About Medtronic

We lead in healthcare technology, aiming to solve the most challenging health problems. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, driven by a global team of over 95,000 passionate individuals. We innovate across R&D, manufacturing, and beyond, committed to diversity and excellence.