Champion global sourcing strategies and initiatives to optimize supplier performance, drive productivity, and ensure material availability across all regional manufacturing sites.
Proactively manage supply risk, lead Last Time Buy and Strategic Inventory Purchase activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to guarantee continuity of supply.
Foster a culture of Lean and continuous improvement, driving advancements in quality, cost, and performance throughout the supply base.
Partner with Sourcing Enablement, Category Management, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing teams to implement best practices and deliver measurable results.
Own supply base performance metrics, participate in strategic supplier reviews, and develop supplier improvement plans that support business objectives.
Contribute to strategic and operating plans, budgets, and policies to align sourcing programs with Medtronic’s growth and innovation goals.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field in a large, multi-divisional corporation.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain experience with a minimum of 10 years of managerial experience within manufacturing operations or an advanced degree with 13 years of relevant Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain experience with a minimum of 10 years of managerial experience within manufacturing operations.
Proven success in strategic sourcing, change management, and building high-performing global teams.
Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably medical, with global manufacturing Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and relevant certifications (C.P.M., C.P.I.M., C.I.R.M., C.Q.E.) are highly valued.
Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, change management, and analytical skills.
Technical knowledge of fabricated components, fibers, films, electronics, and plastics.
Ability to lead change in a complex environment.
Strong facilitation, influencing, organizing, and presentation/communication skills.
Proven ability to achieve results through building partnerships and influence skills.

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)

Senior Director – Operations Sourcing, West Region

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