Medtronic · 16 hours ago
Buyer / Planner
State of Indiana, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expMedtronic is a global healthcare technology leader committed to alleviating pain and restoring health. In this role as a Buyer/Planner, you will be responsible for indirect and direct purchasing, ensuring accurate material planning, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support production and inventory management.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Validate and act on MRP signals to ensure accurate material planning
Resolve raw material discrepancies by coordinating with machining and reviewing BOMs, yields, and inventory data
Source, purchase, and schedule raw materials, components, and services to support uninterrupted production
Maintain procurement master data (PIRs, Source Lists) and manage purchase orders, including Kanban and unit conversions
Monitor inventory levels, driving reductions in excess and obsolete stock
Negotiate with suppliers to secure timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality materials
Partner with Sourcing and Supplier Quality to address supplier performance, capacity, and quality issues
Monitor supplier delivery performance (e.g., SOTIF) and escalate risks proactively
Ensure PO accuracy and alignment with Approved Supplier List (ASL) requirements
Coordinate with production, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams to ensure material availability and flow
Represent Purchasing in daily operations, scheduling, and Tier meetings
Support Supply Chain and manufacturing initiatives and cross‑functional projects
Achieve inventory and service-level goals while supporting production requirements
Support capacity planning, supply continuity efforts, and supplier value‑stream improvements
Ensure compliance with established procedures and support audit activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience
Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (strong SAP knowledge a definite asset)
Experience using Blue Yonder advanced supply chain platform
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), team orientation, and ability to negotiate towards positive outcomes
Strong organizational skills and good understanding of team dynamics
Must be detail-oriented, with ability to connect the detail to higher level goals
Working knowledge of quality system requirements and good manufacturing practices
Experience working in a regulated environment (i.e., medical device, pharmaceutical)
APICS and/or CPM Certification Cost accounting understanding/experience
Understanding of contracts (supply, services, non-disclosures, etc.)
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or comparable training)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) or similar software
Strong data analysis, data management, and quantitative skills (good working knowledge of PowerBI a definite asset)
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (349)
2024 (387)
2023 (291)
2022 (310)
2021 (300)
2020 (261)
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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2026-01-25
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