Director, Category Management – Plastics, Extrusions & Resins

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Aug 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term category and supplier strategies for plastics, extrusions, and resins that support business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, make-versus-buy decisions, outsourcing initiatives, and supply transitions across a global supply base.
• Drive strategic negotiations and managing complex commercial agreements, partnering closely with Legal and key stakeholders to mitigate risk and maximize value.
• Monitor market dynamics, technology trends, and competitive intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen Medtronic's competitive advantage.
• Build long-range supply roadmaps and accelerating supplier innovation to support new product development, business continuity, and technology advancement.
• Utilize data, analytics, and supplier performance metrics to optimize the supply base, improve resiliency, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead supplier rationalization, regionalization, localization, and strategic alliance initiatives that enhance efficiency and scale.
• Develop and leading a high-performing global commodity management team while influencing executive stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple Operating Units.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, commodity management, or procurement leadership experience plus 7+ years of managerial experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, commodity management, or procurement leadership experience plus 7+ years of managerial experience all within a large, complex, multi-divisional organization.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience sourcing and managing global plastics, injection molding, extrusions, and resin categories.
• Demonstrated expertise leading complex negotiations and supplier contract management.
• Experience developing and maintaining strategic supplier partnerships and alliances.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Expertise in raw material markets, polymers, resins, plastics processing, and extrusion technologies.
• Experience with supplier innovation programs and technology roadmaps.
• CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain credential.
• Experience within a highly regulated industry, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of digital procurement and e-commerce initiatives.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%, including domestic and international travel.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic business acumen, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and effectively influence stakeholders through exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.