Senior Director, MRO & Capex Sourcing

Medtronic

. Lead global sourcing strategies for MRO, Capital Equipment, and Manufacturing Services categories across approximately 60 manufacturing sites worldwide .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeFridley • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $201,600 - $302,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and category management to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency. Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and leverage data analytics for continuous improvement in a regulated industry environment.

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Global Sourcing StrategySupplier NegotiationsCategory ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

SourcingContract ManagementSpend OptimizationSupplier Performance MeasurementManufacturing EfficiencyCost ReductionWorking Capital ImprovementCategory AnalyticsCommercial Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingTalent DevelopmentCommunicationNegotiation

Industry Keywords

MROCapital EquipmentManufacturing ServicesFDA Regulated IndustriesOperational ExcellenceGlobal Multinational OrganizationSupply ChainInfrastructureBusiness Improvement InitiativesTotal Cost of Ownership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global sourcing strategies for MRO, Capital Equipment, and Manufacturing Services categories across approximately 60 manufacturing sites worldwide
Develop and execute category strategies that improve total cost of ownership, supplier performance, commercial terms, and spend under management
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain leaders to identify and deliver enterprise value creation opportunities
Direct complex supplier negotiations, contract strategies, supplier business reviews, and preferred supplier programs
Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, spend optimization, cost reduction, and working capital improvement
Oversee sourcing pipelines and performance metrics to achieve annual savings, cost avoidance, productivity, and working capital objectives
Build, lead, and develop a geographically dispersed global sourcing organization through coaching, talent development, and performance management
Champion data-driven decision making through category analytics, supplier performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support Medtronic's global manufacturing network and indirect supply management transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, infrastructure, manufacturing, or a related business function with 10+ years of managerial experience; OR an advanced degree with 13 years of the same experience
Experience leading supplier negotiations, commercial strategy development, and contract management activities
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver large-scale sourcing, operational, or business improvement initiatives
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
Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment where applicable under the stated sponsorship policy
Willingness to travel approximately 10-30% domestically and internationally
Preferred: Deep experience managing the MRO category and associated sub-categories
Preferred: Deep experience managing the Capital Equipment (Capex) category and associated sub-categories
Preferred: Experience working within a large global multinational organization
Preferred: Experience supporting manufacturing operations and enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives
Preferred: Knowledge of sourcing and supplier management within a regulated industry environment, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees