Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Procurement/Operations)
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Nice to Have
•Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management or Supply Chain related field
•Experience in leading and influencing negotiations, project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving analysis, strategic thinking and collaborative team building.
•Progressive experience in inventory management, purchasing, production control and planning in a Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and or Manufacturing environment.
•Solid computer skills: i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project. Advanced Excel knowledge (vlookup, pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc.).
•Solid knowledge of procurement/planning principles, regulations, theories and processes.
•Expert understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems
•Working knowledge of Demand Flow, JIT, K-Loop, Lean Manufacturing
•Must have knowledge of industry terminology, processes, work-flow and materials.
•Exposure to supply chain, planning, purchasing, materials and inventory control environment
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)