Technical Sourcing Program Manager - Endoscopy

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 At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. Supporting the Endoscopy Operating Unit, the Technical Sourcing Program Manager plays a key role in bringing innovative medical technologies from concept to commercialization. This position serves as the bridge between Global Supply Management, Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to ensure robust sourcing strategies are integrated throughout the product development lifecycle. We must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision. 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 in Lafayette as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. You will lead supplier and sourcing activities for new product development programs, drive supply chain readiness, identify and mitigate risk, and help ensure successful product launches. This is a highly collaborative role requiring technical aptitude, strategic thinking, and strong cross-functional leadership. As a Technical Sourcing Program Manager your responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Lead sourcing activities supporting Research & Technology (R&T) and New Product Development (NPD) projects from early concept through commercial launch. Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with product, technology, and business objectives. Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain, quality, capacity, technology, and supplier risks. Drive supplier identification, evaluation, selection, qualification, and development activities. Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Global Supply Management teams to support product development milestones. Facilitate supplier engagement activities including technical reviews, capability assessments, and design collaboration. Ensure supplier readiness for prototype, verification, validation, and production builds. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and technical capability. Support commercial discussions, supplier negotiations, development agreements, and sourcing-related contracts. Provide project updates and communicate sourcing strategy, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership. Drive resolution of technical and supply chain challenges impacting development timelines. Support successful transfer of products into manufacturing and ongoing operational support following commercialization. Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant technical experience. Nice to Have MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline. Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD), product development, or commercialization programs. Technical sourcing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain program management experience. Experience working closely with engineering teams to develop and launch complex products. Medical device, life sciences, healthcare technology, or other regulated industry experience. Experience with supplier selection, qualification, development, and performance management. Knowledge of supplier quality principles, risk management methodologies, and product lifecycle management processes. Experience supporting contract manufacturers and global supply networks. Strong project management, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills. Experience with cost optimization initiatives, supplier negotiations, and supply continuity planning. Knowledge of FDA, GMP, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Lean, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturability (DfM), or Design for Reliability (DfR) experience. 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. 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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):$124,800.00 - $187,200.00 ‌ 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. 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