Medtronic
Location
Tempe, AZ | United States
Job description
Careers that Change Lives
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. We’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people worldwide. This exciting role will support Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Management business which offers devices and therapies to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure, as well as cardiac diagnostic and monitoring solutions. Join our Global Technical Sourcing team as the Technical Sourcing Program Manager to support New Product Development R&D projects at our Tempe, Arizona campus.
Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment that reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.
A Day in the Life
Technical Sourcing is the primary integration point linking Global Supply Management ( GSM ) with Technology and New Product Development ( NPD ) Project Teams aligning Medtronic Product and Supplier Technology Roadmaps. The purpose of GTS is to accelerate innovation through suppliers to create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Technical Sourcing will engage with Consistent Processes as a GSM Project Management function to lead the Reduction of Overall Supply Risk and drive the adoption of Capable Technologies & Sources in New Product Development resulting in Predictable Supply & Competitiveness through full Product Launch. TS is responsible for the timely execution of all TS project deliverables in the Product Development Process ( PDP ).
In this exciting role, you will manage Supplier interactions with NPD & Technology by:
+ Knowing and communicating sourcing risks early in the development cycle to drive mitigating designs and/or focused Supplier Development.
+ Driving Supplier Identification, Evaluation, Selection, Development, Qualification, and Product Launch Ramp-up in line with Category and Product Development Strategies.
+ Identifying potential new sources in Technologies where Category Strategies do not yet exist.
+ Documenting & managing overall NPD Project Sourcing Strategies:
+ Track and manage improvements in procured component Supply Risk, Quality, Material Cost, and Response / Lead Time for the full Device procured Bill of Material, (for both new and legacy components).
+ Report out at each progressive Development Phase.
+ Launch Readiness and Transfer to Operations.
+ Lead Component Sourcing Responsibility Transfers post qualification, (to high volume facilities and operations – transition from Technical Sourcing to local Site Sourcing, and Category Management.
+ Manage and coordinate all Sourcing Project Deliverables in support of Product Development.
You will:
+ Track and manage improvements in procured component supply risk, quality, material cost, and response/lead time for the full device procured bill of material, (for both new and legacy components) in NPD .
+ Complete source selection with Category Teams in alignment with Category Strategies and preferred supplier segmentation, and identify potential new sources in technologies where category strategies do not yet exist.
+ Monitor overall component quality levels for projects.Supplier Quality Engineering and TS will provide an early voice to influence specification and supplier development.
+ Provide front-line negotiation with knowledge of category strategies and an ability to influence design/technology/source decisions.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree in a technical degree required
+ Minimum of 7 years of relevant sourcing experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant sourcing experience
Nice to Have
+ Experience with Micro-electronics and the industry’s suppliers and trends
+ Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, (e.g. STEM ).
+ General Manufacturing Process knowledge and experience.
+ PMI Certified.
+ Project management experience
+ Proven communication, leadership, and interpersonal and team-building skills
+ Influence skills to achieve results across a matrixed organization
+ Ability to manage multiple technologies and priority changes while consistently meeting customer needs
+ Broad technical knowledge/background
+ Negotiation skills
+ Lean and Six Sigma experience
+ Design for Reliability & Manufacturability Experience
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
A commitment to our employee’s lives is 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. Learn more about our benefits here ( name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\ affid=medtronic) .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan ( MIP ) here .
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 to others).
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this 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)
Min Salary
109200
Max Salary
163800
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.
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