Identify, lead, and execute projects that deliver economic value to the global Operations Networks
Conduct complex analysis of sourcing information for process improvement while maintaining high-quality product and service delivery.
Partner closely with the center-led category managers to understand and implement key pan-Medtronic strategies.
Represent and share network and site-specific requirements and strategies with the center-led category management organization.
Partner closely with key functions that support supply management (e.g., legal, finance, quality/compliance)
Ensure that manufacturing sites are being adequately supported; this includes but is not limited to consistent engagement with key stakeholders, developing and sharing dashboards with information on key metrics at a defined cadence, conducting site-level diagnostics and leading workshops to identify savings opportunities, managing supplier quality, and ensuring supply continuity.
Facilitate the supplier capacity assurance process, including providing capacity guidance to suppliers, analyzing, and proposing potential solutions for capacity constraints, and facilitating allocation discussions if required.
Build strong supplier relationships; serve as primary contact for issue resolution with suppliers.
Develop robust data gathering and data quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency and support the development of a baseline for sourcing cost reduction efforts.
Initiate and implement appropriate category strategy change
Create and establish internal and external benchmark analysis, including gap analysis, and required actions to achieve functional advantage.
Lead supplier negotiation efforts
Manage strategic supplier contracts
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and minimum 4 years of strategic sourcing experience in Strategic Sourcing including Supply Chain projects in a multi-divisional corporation
Experience in indirect sourcing and executing the category strategies
Strong stakeholders’ management skills to be a recognized Trusted Advisor
Strong analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong supplier management skills
Project management skills
Track record in achieving cost savings and contract management
Knowledge of the Procure-to-Pay process
Additional language skills (verbal & written) are a plus
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