Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Program ManagerJoin our Global Supply Management team as a Strategic Sourcing Program Manager for the Mergers & Acquisition Integration Team, where you will create and drive sustainable continuous improvements to address service, ensuring supply continuity, and enhancing supplier maturity. The Mergers & Acquisitions Integration team drives end-to-end integrations that safeguard continuity, accelerate synergy realization, and scale meaningful innovation with a mission to boost value for our patients. This position is located onsite 4 days a week at one of the following sites: Jacksonville, FL; North Haven, CT; Minneapolis, MN.About the Position:As the Strategic Sourcing Program Manager, M&A, you will support the Mergers & Acquisition Team by leveraging project management/analytic skills: planning & coordinating, communicating, influencing, meeting milestones, resolving issues, and managing risks. This role leads end-to-end integration planning, from diligence support and integration planning through operational handoff, with a high level of autonomy and delivery.Primary Responsibilities:Establish program governance, align resources, and baseline site maturity, systems, contracts, and sourcing processes to support a structured transition plan.Build and maintain comprehensive product and supply visibility through an integrated Path to Launch (P2L), including BOMs, forecasts, lead times, supplier data, risks, and mitigation actions.Assess and mitigate supply, capacity, quality, and continuity risks by partnering with Category management, SQE, site teams, and suppliers, while driving ASL migration, PPAP, and supplier readiness activities.Drive supplier engagement, sourcing events, outsourcing strategies, and contract manufacturer partnerships to realize integration synergies, deliver cost savings, and enhance supply chain efficiency.Support enterprise process and system adoption, including SAP transitions, procurement training, sourcing workflows, payment terms, MRP management, PO processing, and master data accuracy.Coordinate cross-functional reviews, manage sourcing escalations and material availability, and execute a comprehensive handoff to Operations Sourcing with documented risks, supplier status, product information, and launch readiness plans.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing, continuity/run the business experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing continuity/run the business experience.Experience in one or more of the following areas:Category ManagementTechnical sourcingRisk Assessment and mitigationSupplier IntegrationCost Saving InitiativesPreferred Qualifications:7+ years in strategic sourcing operations, medical devices, or related industryExperience with manufacturing, operational excellence, and analytics-driven improvementSix Sigma Green Belt/Lean certification and DMAIC methodologyStrong project management, leadership, and communication skillsSkilled at leading multiple projects and collaborating across a matrixed organizationAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and ideally MinitabFor Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.U.S. Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. 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The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. 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