Sr. Program Manager - OU Programs - Hybrid

Careers that Change Lives

We are a learning culture. An inventive and collaborative group. We are dedicated to making sure that every patient gets the best product - when they need it. We have strong ties to our local communities. Our vibrant employee communities respect and value individual experience and perspective as we aim to improve lives and access to healthcare.

At Medtronic, we not only get the opportunity to manage indirect categories for the largest medical device company in the world, but we also get to experience the immense sense of purpose that comes from knowing that the money we save is reinvested into technology that helps alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lives of millions of patients across the world. ?The work we do supports the Medtronic Mission, and it matters.?

In this role you will be a key member of Medtronic's center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and will report to the Director of Operating Unit Savings Programs. This is a global category role that provides the opportunity to identify and execute value-driven strategies across global functions, regions, and businesses.?These strategies will leverage Medtronic's scale to drive year-over-year value. In this role, you will partner with both functional and business teams to develop and implement pan-Medtronic category strategies and process improvements across the globe.

The opportunities to create value and drive process improvements are limitless, and we are seeking a candidate that thrives on building new opportunities every day to learn and make a difference. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of sourcing acumen, results in multi-disciplines, quickly building and leveraging relationships in a matrixed environment, work collaboratively to ensure team performance, and successfully influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world's top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

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A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Create value across ~$250M+ in annual spend across variety of categories

• Build category strategies; the domain is fairly immature and requires significant development effort

• Build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders/leadership and critical suppliers?

• Engage and influence multiple stakeholders to adopt and implement strategies developed by the category team.

• Medtronic is a highly matrixed organization and having the ability to influence and leverage the matrix is a key requirement

• Execute improvements on long-term, transformational, strategic initiatives

• Achieve (year-on-year) value improvements for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, and cost

• Perform RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value is realized

• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to leadership

• Guide improvements in the source-to-pay value stream

• Develop global standards and best practices

• Coach employees at varying skill levels to develop advanced sourcing skillsets

• Demonstrate business acumen and market intelligence

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience

Nice to Have

• Global Category Management experience (Strategy Development and Execution in accordance to Strategic Sourcing methodology)

• Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay value stream and track record of driving efficiencies across it

• Expertise building robust strategies and partnering cross-functionally for savings/avoidance

• Inquisitive and critical thinker

• Experience in Indirect Procurement with responsibility for enterprise-level agreements and programs

• Influencing teams and external suppliers to deliver

• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organizational skills ?

• Demonstrated strength in analytical skills - Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI

• High attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Project management ability to effectively manage multiple projects and staying laser focused on priorities

• Continuous improvement mindset - commitment to optimizing efficiencies and effectiveness across categories.

• Positive and energetic team player with strong cross-functional team experience

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here (~~~) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Min Salary

134800

Max Salary

202200

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.