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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the LifeIn this highly collaborative and strategic role, you will serve as the primary interface between Research & Technology (R&T), Global Supply Management (GSM), Engineering, Operations, and external suppliers. You will identify and develop innovative supplier partnerships, lead early supplier engagement activities, and influence sourcing strategies during the earliest stages of technology and product development.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges in a manufacturing environment are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include:- Serve as the sourcing engineering lead for Research & Technology (R&T) and early-stage product development initiatives.
- Partner with R&T, Engineering, Operations, and Global Supply Management teams to develop sourcing strategies that support future technology roadmaps and innovation objectives.
- Lead Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) activities by identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers early in the technology development lifecycle.
- Scout emerging technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and supplier innovations that can enable future products and competitive advantages.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers to support long-term technology development initiatives.
- Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, scalability, and commercial readiness to ensure alignment with Medtronic's innovation needs.
- Serve as the technical liaison between Medtronic engineering teams and suppliers, translating design requirements into supplier technical solutions.
- Identify technical and business risks associated with new technologies, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategies while developing effective mitigation plans.
- Support technology and supplier assessments that influence future product and technology roadmaps.
- Collaborate across global, cross-functional teams to balance technical requirements, quality, cost, manufacturability, and supply continuity.
- Facilitate supplier innovation workshops, technical reviews, and collaborative development activities.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities to proactively identify new opportunities.
- Provide technical leadership to Global Supply Management during supplier selection, technology evaluation, and strategic sourcing decisions.
- Develop reports, recommendations, and executive-level updates on supplier technology scouting and innovation initiatives.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of sourcing engineering processes and best practices.
- Leverage data analytics to support supplier evaluations, technology assessments, and strategic decision-making.
- Apply knowledge of software, digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), or advanced analytics to enhance sourcing strategies and supplier innovation initiatives where applicable.
Must Have: Required Qualifications- Bachelors degree with minimum of 4 years of related experience
- Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
- PhD with 0 years of related experience
Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications- Minimum of 7 years of engineering (science disciplines), supplier engineering, manufacturing engineering, product development, or related experience.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and sourcing.
- Experience evaluating technical supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of product development processes and supplier qualification methodologies.
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience supporting Research & Technology (R&T), advanced development, or early-stage innovation programs.
- Experience with Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) methodologies.
- Background in supplier technology scouting, supplier innovation, or strategic technology partnerships.
- Understanding of medical device manufacturing processes and regulated environments.
- Knowledge of emerging manufacturing technologies, automation, advanced materials, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0.
- Familiarity with software-enabled products, digital health technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or data analytics.
- Experience performing technology assessments, supplier risk evaluations, and commercialization planning.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to influence without direct authority across global, matrixed organizations.
For 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.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.
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Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$108,000.00 - $162,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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