Medtronic
Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Contingent Labor)
Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 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
Provide consultancy to Medtronic managers; staffing strategy, day-to-day supplier management / issue resolution
Review and qualify new requisitions prior to release/posting to staffing suppliers
Provide support and training to Hiring Managers through the entire Procure to Pay process related to Contingent Workers
Facilitate assignment changes (including extensions, transfers, backfills, etc.)
Laison between managers and supplier for coaching, ER issues, performance issues, furloughs
Manage On/Off Boarding process (terminations)
Resolve operational issues related to worker engagement, timesheets, invoicing, and offboarding
Lead Q&A sessions between suppliers and Hiring Managers on requisitions
Manage tenure exception/negotiation process. Advise on conversion strategy
Support audits, reporting, and data analysis related to contingent labor utilization, spend, and supplier diversity
Negotiate rates with Suppliers to obtain fair market price for each position via a competitively bid program model
Develop proactive Supplier and Stakeholder relationships
Deliver comprehensive reporting (Standard & Ad-Hoc) to customers as requested or work with Program Reporting Analyst to submit requests and establish prioritization
Conduct ongoing user training for Medtronic users and suppliers
Pre ID Management
Manage rate negotiations against internal job leveling guides and rates
Ensure compliance to 60-day break policy for prior workers or returning employees
Independent Contractor management
Educate managers on 1099 vs W2 laws and regulations
Perform initial vetting and consulting for independent contractor requests
Re-negotiate 1099 rates when the individual does not qualify
Complete SOW configuration, updates and manage billing approvals
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 year’s prior relevant experience
Nice to Have
Contingent staffing industry experience preferred
Experience with VMS (vendor management systems) such as VNDLY, Fieldglass
Proficient using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS Teams)
Change management experience
Strong relationship building
Vendor negotiation
Full life cycle recruiting experience
Understanding contracts/staffing agreements
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is located at Medtronic Headquarters, 710 Medtronic Parkway, Fridley, MN.
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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S locations (USD): $82,400 – $123,600. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of passionate people.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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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
Provide consultancy to Medtronic managers; staffing strategy, day-to-day supplier management / issue resolution
Review and qualify new requisitions prior to release/posting to staffing suppliers
Provide support and training to Hiring Managers through the entire Procure to Pay process related to Contingent Workers
Facilitate assignment changes (including extensions, transfers, backfills, etc.)
Laison between managers and supplier for coaching, ER issues, performance issues, furloughs
Manage On/Off Boarding process (terminations)
Resolve operational issues related to worker engagement, timesheets, invoicing, and offboarding
Lead Q&A sessions between suppliers and Hiring Managers on requisitions
Manage tenure exception/negotiation process. Advise on conversion strategy
Support audits, reporting, and data analysis related to contingent labor utilization, spend, and supplier diversity
Negotiate rates with Suppliers to obtain fair market price for each position via a competitively bid program model
Develop proactive Supplier and Stakeholder relationships
Deliver comprehensive reporting (Standard & Ad-Hoc) to customers as requested or work with Program Reporting Analyst to submit requests and establish prioritization
Conduct ongoing user training for Medtronic users and suppliers
Pre ID Management
Manage rate negotiations against internal job leveling guides and rates
Ensure compliance to 60-day break policy for prior workers or returning employees
Independent Contractor management
Educate managers on 1099 vs W2 laws and regulations
Perform initial vetting and consulting for independent contractor requests
Re-negotiate 1099 rates when the individual does not qualify
Complete SOW configuration, updates and manage billing approvals
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 year’s prior relevant experience
Nice to Have
Contingent staffing industry experience preferred
Experience with VMS (vendor management systems) such as VNDLY, Fieldglass
Proficient using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS Teams)
Change management experience
Strong relationship building
Vendor negotiation
Full life cycle recruiting experience
Understanding contracts/staffing agreements
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is located at Medtronic Headquarters, 710 Medtronic Parkway, Fridley, MN.
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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S locations (USD): $82,400 – $123,600. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of passionate people.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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