Guide the development and execution of sub-category strategies (e.g., enterprise applications, SaaS subscriptions, AI tooling, cloud solutions, developer platforms) aligned with the broader Software category direction, working in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Supports the Software Category Program within the Electronics Vertical, overseeing targeted spend and third-party partnerships to advance strategic and operational priorities
Own and execute negotiations in collaboration with business partners (e.g., SaaS, ELAs, cloud commitments, license agreements), using advanced levers like benchmarking, financial modeling, and usage forecasting
Advocate on behalf of the supply management function with operating units and operational partners to ensure support for core business objectives
Identify and develop business cases for a healthy year-over-year cost-reduction pipeline with suppliers through lean, should-costing, process improvement, tier-2 strategies, and yield improvements
Perform market analysis in identifying the best cost country sourcing of said category, provide guidance to technical sourcing and engineering with supplier innovations, and proactively develop forward buy agreements where appropriate
Use your technical and commercial expertise in the end-to-end embedded software/firmware market, including design, trends, and integration technologies, to define and manage winning category strategies and approaches with suppliers
Manage supplier relationships and drive year-over-year performance improvements with quality, delivery, and costs to ensure governance, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement
Use your working knowledge of IT concepts, such as cloud infrastructure, software licensing, SaaS models, cybersecurity, and IT service agreements, to analyze received quotations and select or recommend new suppliers
Lead end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance optimization, and offboarding, with a focus on risk mitigation and value creation
Rationalize existing supplier base through stratification, market analysis, supplier development, and supplier consolidation
Support new and ongoing supplier quality audit activities to ensure the supply base has robust process controls and capabilities to meet existing and future Medtronic business requirements
Identify and utilize metrics, tools, business intelligence, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies, while working collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive implementation
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 7 years of relevant electronics software experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant electronics software experience
Highly skilled in the electronics software category, with expertise in developing and executing negotiation strategies, supported by strong organizational and collaboration skills
Skilled in developing category strategies, complex contract reviews and negotiations, lean manufacturing, business case development, Best Cost Country (BCR) sourcing experience, and product/process transfer/change requirements in a regulatory environment, with strong presentation skills
Experience using lean methodology processes in a manufacturing environment
Experience in a low-volume and high-mix demand for products environment
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong organization, project management, and follow-through skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and act proactively
Microsoft, Excel, Analytics, and SAP experience preferred
Ability to travel to vendor locations is required
domestic and international
Tech Stack
Cloud
Cyber Security
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)