Strategic Sourcing Prog Mgr

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Nov 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

As the Strategic Sourcing Program Manger, you will be located at MiniMed's Northridge, CA USA manufacturing site and will be the Operations Sourcing liaison with Site Operations, Planning, Quality and Finance organizations in the resolution of supply related issues for Northridge. This role will be expected to sit onsite for 4 days a week in Northridge, CA.

MiniMed seeks 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.

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader -that's why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

In this role, you will participate and/or lead Sourcing strategic activities, especially those involving product life cycle and supplier management including but not limited to: product/part phase in-phase, Last time buy/Strategic and excess & obsolete processes, local sourcing related initiatives, supplier delivery performance and inventory management. You will also support commodity management in pricing, terms & conditions, and quality agreements with key strategic suppliers.

• Maintain and promote strong relationships with Suppliers, Operations Scheduling, Supply Network Planning, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations Quality, Category Management and any other internal customers;
• Attend in-plant production meetings (Tier Reviews) - report status of key material issues/updates;
• Participate in Tier Escalation Meetings with Functional and Site Leaders;
• Develop and/or use existing tools/process (like Shortage Reports and/Clear2Build) to identify future component shortage risk and mitigate;
• Communicate effectively unmitigated component shortages to stakeholders to ensure Operational mitigations are implemented to minimize Operations impact;
• Attend Master Production Schedule (MPS) consensus meeting and communicate changes to Suppliers;
• Monitor Strategic Inventory Purchases (SIP) / Last Time Buys (LTB) management and maintain tracking files;
• Provide updates on Purchase Price Variance report;
• Provide inventory reserve file updates;
• Meet with shared services (Engineer / NPD), Material / Resin, Tooling Management to track completion of Projects that ensure Supply Continuity;
• Support audits: Initiate supplier selection related audits (Contact/schedule) & site support for regulatory body audits;
• Manage or support supplier capacity management initiatives to meet long term Medtronic Requirements;
• Manage and effectively communicate critical and on going delivery issues
• Supports standard cost setting
• Performs special projects as assigned including but not limited to: new product introductions, the coordination of phase out activities and material cost reduction initiatives (PPV);
• Support excess and obsolescence process and raw material disposition at sites as needed;
• Provide guidance on site prioritization on conflicting situations;
• Attend/provide feedback for Supplier Relationship Management meetings (as applicable);
• Perform special projects as assigned including but not limited to: Lifecycle Management, supports material cost reduction initiatives;
• Participate in Cash Flow Initiatives
• Create and present monthly and quarterly Procurement key performance indicator reviews;
• Lead periodic Supplier Performance meetings, including content/scorecard development;
• If applicable, liaison with the Category Management in the development of Category strategies, inputs and discussions about supplier performance scorecard and performance reviews (Quarterly Business Reviews).

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Materials Management, or Supply Chain related field.
• Solid Office 365 skills, especially Excel knowledge (vlookup, pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc)>
• Solid Analytical Skills, using PowerBI;
• Expert understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems
• Working knowledge of Demand Flow, JIT, K-Loop, Lean Manufacturing
• Experience in leading and influencing negotiations, project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving analysis, strategic thinking and collaborative team building.
• Exposure to supply chain, planning, purchasing, materials and inventory control environment

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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package:

• At MiniMed, we put people first.
• A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions.
• They share in the success they help create.
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$97,000.00 - $165,000.00
• For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $107,000 - $183,000 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others)

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.

In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.

• Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.
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