Sourcing Category Lead, Global Meetings

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Minneapolis, MN, USA
In-Office
107K-161K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
Lead global Meetings category (~$200M) strategy and end-to-end strategic sourcing (market analysis, RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, implementation). Optimize spend, manage supplier and agency relationships (KPIs, SLAs, rebates), influence cross-functional stakeholders, monitor market trends, and present recommendations to senior leadership to drive continuous improvement and value.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jul 2026


 

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 Life

         

         

As a Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist on Medtronic's center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team, you'll lead the global sourcing strategy for a ~$200M Meetings category. In this highly visible role, you'll develop innovative category strategies, optimize spend, strengthen supplier partnerships, and influence enterprise-wide decisions that deliver measurable business value. 

We're looking for a strategic and influential leader who thrives in a highly matrixed environment, builds strong cross-functional relationships, and leverages data, market intelligence, and negotiation expertise to drive continuous improvement and long-term value. 

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges 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. 

In this role, you will: 

  • Develop and execute the global Meetings category strategy aligned with business objectives and enterprise policies.  

  • Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and implementation.  

  • Optimize enterprise Meetings spend through innovative sourcing strategies and data-driven decision making.  

  • Manage strategic meeting agency and supplier partnerships, including performance management, KPIs, SLAs, quarterly business reviews, rebates, and chargeback models.  

  • Build trusted partnerships with business leaders and suppliers while influencing cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategy adoption.  

  • Monitor market trends and provide category insights to keep Medtronic at the forefront of the Meetings industry.  

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.  

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or  

  • Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.  

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Global category management experience with demonstrated success developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies.  

  • Extensive experience managing the Meetings category and enterprise meeting spend 

  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, suppliers, and executive stakeholders.  

  • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.  

  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.  

  • Strong business and contract acumen with exceptional attention to detail.  

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, global environment. 

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 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: 


Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. 


Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. 


If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. 


If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [email protected]

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):$107,200.00 - $160,800.00


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:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years
  • Experience leading end-to-end strategic sourcing: market analysis, RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and implementation
  • Experience managing strategic meeting agency and supplier partnerships, including performance management, KPIs, SLAs, rebates, and chargeback models
  • Ability to work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week
  • Global category management experience with demonstrated success developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies
  • Extensive experience managing the Meetings category and enterprise meeting spend
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, suppliers, and executive stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
  • Strong business and contract acumen with exceptional attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, global environment

Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents is positioned as notably generous, with additional Family Care Leave available for a range of caregiving needs. Fertility, adoption, donor, and surrogacy support adds depth for different paths to family-building.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan are presented as meaningful long-term savings tools. Scholarship and tuition programs further reinforce financial security beyond salary.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is consistently described as a strong part of the total rewards package. Mental health resources, critical illness coverage, and wellness supports broaden the overall health offering.

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The Company
HQ: Dublin
80,303 Employees
Year Founded: 1949

What We Do

Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.

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