Medtronic · 1 week ago
Tech Sourcing Program Manager - (Carrie)
North Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a leader in global healthcare technology, committed to alleviating pain and restoring health. The Technical Sourcing Program Manager will support the Surgical Operating Unit team, driving innovation and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely and efficient product development and launch.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Partner with cross-functional team members and suppliers to identify and plan GTS deliverables needed to support all phases of the NPD program through commercial launch
Lead Phase Gate and Transfer to Operations Reviews with stakeholders for each NPD phase
Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers aligned to program objectives and sourcing strategies
Optimize supply chain flow to drive cost savings and cycle time efficiency
Ensure material costs and program budgets align with targets through supplier negotiations while influencing design and manufacturing strategies
Oversee supplier DRM activities and drive early engagement with suppliers on NUDs (New, Unique, Difficult components)
Partner with Category Management and Legal to identify and create applicable legal agreements with suppliers
Identify and own mitigation plans to burn down supplier and supply-related BOM risks
Act as the liaison between suppliers and the project team to drive oversight and resolve supplier-caused issues
Manage product orders to ensure accurate quantities and configurations arrive on time for all program development stages
Manage inventories in alignment with NPD inventory policies, program build needs, and commercial launch plans
Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to drive PPAP qualification activities at the supplier
Develop and oversee supplier capacity plans to ensure product availability after commercial launch
Identify and capture future supplier cost-down opportunities
Partner with Category Management to ensure supplier pricing agreements are in place
Oversee and support inventory and ERP production release activities
Provide hyper-care support after commercial launch
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical and/or sourcing experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant technical and/or sourcing experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience working with suppliers across a broad range of manufacturing technologies with a preferred focus on software and electronic component/assembly suppliers, OEMs, and contract manufacturers
Proven communication, leadership, and exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills, fostering effective collaboration within global teams
Extensive experience in project management, including developing and launching medical devices; PMI-certified professional
Proficient in supplier management, negotiation, and overall supply chain processes
Skilled in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies with expertise in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability
Strong business understanding and the ability to influence objectives in a matrix organization
Broad experience in manufacturing processes and material/component replacement initiatives
Knowledgeable in design, production, and supplier-related efforts for medical device development
Willingness to travel: 10-25%
Benefits
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
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