BioCT Innovation Commons
Category Manager-Electronics Technology
BioCT Innovation Commons, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Overview
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Oct 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long 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. A Day in the Life
Join our Global Supply Management team as a Category Manager-Electronics Technology, where you utilize your strong track record of delivering results in a matrixed organization, where collaboration with diverse individuals, teams, and skill sets is essential for success. You will partner and lead several categories in electronics, including: Semiconductors, BLE/wireless chips, modules, and software/programming categories. You will utilize your negotiation skills, technical aptitude, and relationship-building abilities. As the Category Manager, you will understand global markets for raw materials and possess technical expertise in secondary processes to develop global strategies that leverage Medtronic’s global purchasing power and deliver cost-effective and innovative solutions to each operating unit within our network. Additionally, you will focus on multiple tiers in your supplier’s supply chain to maximize leverage and awareness, ensuring compliance and continuity. We seek candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems, by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. 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. Responsibilities
Advocate on behalf of the supply management function with operating units and operational partners to ensure support for core business objectives
Prepare and manage complex contract negotiations with new or existing suppliers to facilitate favorable terms
Own and execute negotiations in collaboration with business partners (e.g., SaaS, ELAs, cloud commitments, license agreements), using advanced levers like benchmarking, financial modeling, and usage forecasting
Identify and develop business cases for a healthy year-over-year cost reduction pipeline with suppliers through lean, should costing, process improvement, tier 2 strategies, and yield improvements
Perform market analysis to identify best cost country sourcing for the category, provide guidance to technical sourcing and engineering with supplier innovations, and proactively develop forward buy agreements where appropriate
Utilize technical and commercial knowledge of the end-to-end embedded software/firmware market to define and manage winning category strategies and approaches with suppliers
Manage supplier relationships and drive year-over-year performance improvements in quality, delivery, and costs to ensure governance and continuous improvement
Use IT knowledge (cloud infrastructure, software licensing, SaaS models, cybersecurity, IT service agreements) to analyze quotations and select or recommend new suppliers
Lead end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance optimization, and offboarding, with a focus on risk mitigation and value creation
Rationalize existing supplier base through stratification, market analysis, supplier development, and supplier consolidation
Support supplier quality audit activities to ensure robust process controls and capabilities to meet Medtronic requirements
Conduct supply chain risk reviews
Act independently to prescribe methods and new approaches for new and special assignments
Identify and utilize metrics, tools, business intelligence, and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant category management experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant category management experience
Nice to Have
Highly skilled in developing and executing negotiation strategies with strong organizational and collaboration skills
Understanding of wireless technologies, including BLE, NFC, and WiFi
Experience developing category strategies, performing complex contract reviews and negotiations, lean manufacturing, business case development, Best Cost Country sourcing, and regulatory environment experience with strong presentation skills
Experience using lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment
Experience in low-volume, high-mix product environments
Negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Good organization, project management, and follow-through skills
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and act proactively
Microsoft Excel, analytics, and SAP experience preferred
Ability to travel to vendor locations (domestic and international)
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. The following benefits may be available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: health, dental and vision insurance; Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; life insurance and long-term disability; dependent care spending account; tuition assistance/reimbursement; and wellness programs. Regular employees may also have access to incentive plans, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and other retirement-related plans. Some benefits may vary by location. Details are available in the benefits plans. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive (Medtronic Incentive Plan). Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $110,400.00 - $165,600.00. The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, market conditions, and location. About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and address the health problems facing humanity by finding solutions. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We are engineers at heart—creating solutions from R&D to the factory floor to the conference room. We have the talent and diversity to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity through our information resources. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Note: Some content and links may vary by location. For more information, contact the local HR team.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Oct 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long 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. A Day in the Life
Join our Global Supply Management team as a Category Manager-Electronics Technology, where you utilize your strong track record of delivering results in a matrixed organization, where collaboration with diverse individuals, teams, and skill sets is essential for success. You will partner and lead several categories in electronics, including: Semiconductors, BLE/wireless chips, modules, and software/programming categories. You will utilize your negotiation skills, technical aptitude, and relationship-building abilities. As the Category Manager, you will understand global markets for raw materials and possess technical expertise in secondary processes to develop global strategies that leverage Medtronic’s global purchasing power and deliver cost-effective and innovative solutions to each operating unit within our network. Additionally, you will focus on multiple tiers in your supplier’s supply chain to maximize leverage and awareness, ensuring compliance and continuity. We seek candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems, by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. 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. Responsibilities
Advocate on behalf of the supply management function with operating units and operational partners to ensure support for core business objectives
Prepare and manage complex contract negotiations with new or existing suppliers to facilitate favorable terms
Own and execute negotiations in collaboration with business partners (e.g., SaaS, ELAs, cloud commitments, license agreements), using advanced levers like benchmarking, financial modeling, and usage forecasting
Identify and develop business cases for a healthy year-over-year cost reduction pipeline with suppliers through lean, should costing, process improvement, tier 2 strategies, and yield improvements
Perform market analysis to identify best cost country sourcing for the category, provide guidance to technical sourcing and engineering with supplier innovations, and proactively develop forward buy agreements where appropriate
Utilize technical and commercial knowledge of the end-to-end embedded software/firmware market to define and manage winning category strategies and approaches with suppliers
Manage supplier relationships and drive year-over-year performance improvements in quality, delivery, and costs to ensure governance and continuous improvement
Use IT knowledge (cloud infrastructure, software licensing, SaaS models, cybersecurity, IT service agreements) to analyze quotations and select or recommend new suppliers
Lead end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance optimization, and offboarding, with a focus on risk mitigation and value creation
Rationalize existing supplier base through stratification, market analysis, supplier development, and supplier consolidation
Support supplier quality audit activities to ensure robust process controls and capabilities to meet Medtronic requirements
Conduct supply chain risk reviews
Act independently to prescribe methods and new approaches for new and special assignments
Identify and utilize metrics, tools, business intelligence, and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant category management experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant category management experience
Nice to Have
Highly skilled in developing and executing negotiation strategies with strong organizational and collaboration skills
Understanding of wireless technologies, including BLE, NFC, and WiFi
Experience developing category strategies, performing complex contract reviews and negotiations, lean manufacturing, business case development, Best Cost Country sourcing, and regulatory environment experience with strong presentation skills
Experience using lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment
Experience in low-volume, high-mix product environments
Negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Good organization, project management, and follow-through skills
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and act proactively
Microsoft Excel, analytics, and SAP experience preferred
Ability to travel to vendor locations (domestic and international)
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. The following benefits may be available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: health, dental and vision insurance; Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; life insurance and long-term disability; dependent care spending account; tuition assistance/reimbursement; and wellness programs. Regular employees may also have access to incentive plans, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and other retirement-related plans. Some benefits may vary by location. Details are available in the benefits plans. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive (Medtronic Incentive Plan). Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $110,400.00 - $165,600.00. The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, market conditions, and location. About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and address the health problems facing humanity by finding solutions. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We are engineers at heart—creating solutions from R&D to the factory floor to the conference room. We have the talent and diversity to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity through our information resources. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Note: Some content and links may vary by location. For more information, contact the local HR team.
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