Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist – IT Services

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist - It Services

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We're committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control while spending less time managing their disease.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist - IT Services - to support Medtronic Minimed's IT organization's sourcing and contracting needs. This individual will play a key role in driving value through strategic sourcing initiatives, complex RFPs, and contract negotiations, with a deep understanding of IT services, cloud licensing, hardware and OEM, and vendor management. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in IT services sourcing, including software, cloud services (IaaS PaaS, SaaS), and on-prem solutions, combined with excellent business acumen, collaboration skills, and a working knowledge of privacy and security regulations in the bio med industry. This is a high impact, cross-functional role that requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, interacting regularly with business stakeholders, Legal, Finance, COEs, PMO and leadership. The role will report into a Sr Sourcing Manager – Professional Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global sourcing initiatives for IT Services, software, and cloud-based solutions.
• Manage and analyze complex RFPs and competitive bidding processes with a focus on driving cost, value, and innovation.
• Develop, negotiate and execute contracts and amendments with key IT vendors, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide expert guidance on IT pricing models, standard market rates, vendor performance, and licensing structures.

• Ensure sourcing activities align with security, privacy, and compliance requirements specific to the medical device industry (HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, leadership, Legal, Finance, PMO, and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth contract lifecycle management and vendor onboarding.
• Monitor and manage vendor performance, risk, and renewals proactively.
• Stay abreast of technology trends, emerging suppliers, and changes in market conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field and 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Nice to have:

• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and service improvements in a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong Knowledge of IT vendor landscape, pricing benchmarks, and standard contract terms.
• Familiarity with security and privacy regulations in the medical device or a highly regulated industry.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work onsite in Northridge, CA, 3 days a week.
• Experience working in highly regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries is strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in sourcing and contract management tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP).
• Experience with digital sourcing platforms or analytics tools.
• Global sourcing experience is a strong advantage.

Physical Job Requirements:

The 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A 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): $82,400.00 - $123,600.00 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. Further details are available at the link below: