Medtronic · 1 month ago
Technical Sourcing Program Manager
Fridley, Minnesota, 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 Neuroscience Operating Unit by leading supplier sourcing efforts and managing supply risk in new product development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead and drive Supplier Identification, Evaluation, Selection, Development, Qualification, and Product Launch Ramp-up in line with Category and Product Development Strategies and preferred supplier segmentation
Identify potential new sources in technologies where category strategies do not yet exist
Lead, track, and manage improvements in procured component Supply Risk, Quality, Material Cost, and Response / Lead Time for the full Device procured Bill of Material (for both new and legacy components) in NPD
Support launch readiness and transfer to operations. Lead component sourcing responsibility transfers post qualification. (to High Volume Facilities and Operations - transition from Technical Sourcing to local Site Sourcing and Category Management
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, develop, qualify, and manage supplier projects for new product development programs
Lead overall supply risk mitigation. Tracked and managed improvements in procured component supply risk, quality, material cost, and response/lead time for the full device procured bill of material (for both new and legacy components) in NPD
Provide front-line negotiation with knowledge of category strategies and an ability to influence design/technology/source decisions
Monitor and manage overall component risk levels for the project by establishing closed-loop communication with manufacturing facilities and Operations Sourcing partners to mitigate current sourcing risks in Product Development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical and/or sourcing experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant technical and/or sourcing experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Technical acumen in medical device technology
Experience with the development of material or component replacement efforts
Program Management experience in the development of medical devices
Extensive relevant experience in project management and supplier-related negotiation skills
Proficient business acumen and the ability to influence program objectives in a matrix organization
General manufacturing process knowledge and experience
Lean and Six Sigma experience
Design for Reliability & Manufacturability experience
Proficient experience in the management of suppliers and supply chain
Proficient business understanding and the ability to influence program objectives in a matrix organization
Dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively in a global team and uses influencing skills to achieve results across a matrixed organization
Proven communication, leadership, and interpersonal and team-building skills
High enthusiasm, motivation, and the ability to take input from the program and functional teams
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
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