Sourcing Category Lead, Global Meetings

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 27 Jul 2026. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global Meetings category strategy aligned with business objectives and enterprise policies.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and implementation.
• Optimize enterprise Meetings spend through innovative sourcing strategies and data-driven decision making.
• Manage strategic meeting agency and supplier partnerships, including performance management, KPIs, SLAs, quarterly business reviews, rebates, and chargeback models.
• Build trusted partnerships with business leaders and suppliers while influencing cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategy adoption.
• Monitor market trends and provide category insights to keep Medtronic at the forefront of the Meetings industry.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Global category management experience with demonstrated success developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies.
• Extensive experience managing the Meetings category and enterprise meeting spend.
• Prioritization of cross-functional teams, suppliers, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong business and contract acumen with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Global category management experience with demonstrated success developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies.
• Extensive experience managing the Meetings category and enterprise meeting spend.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, suppliers, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong business and contract acumen with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, global environment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Market analysis and research.
• Supplier negotiation and partnership management.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Financial analysis and budgeting.

Benefits

At Medtronic, we offer a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. This includes:

• 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.
• SIMPLE Steps (global well-being program).

Pay

$107,200.00 - $160,800.00 USD

Schedule

A minimum of 4 days a week onsite.