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Position Description:
Responsible for addressing supply-related issues in coordination with Site Operations, Planning, Quality, and Finance departments. Participate in and provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities, with an emphasis on product lifecycle and supplier mgmt. Responsible for product lifecycle processes, including product and component P-I/P-O (phase-in/phase-out), and support for SIP (Strategic Inventory Purchases), Last Time Buy (LTB), and excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory processes. Provide analytical and problem-solving abilities to apply structured methodologies in identifying root causes of supply disruptions and implement corrective actions using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5Whys and cause mapping. Support supplier capacity planning and assist sourcing leaders in identifying and addressing capacity constraints through participation in SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) activities. Responsible for dual-source initiatives, including evaluation and integration of alternative suppliers to mitigate risk, planning systems and frameworks, including Master Production Schedule (MPS) processes, through line down emails following up the most critical parts. Collaborate across plants to maintain Material Usage Variance (MUV) within target with responsibilities for inventory control strategies, including inventory reserves, safety stock mgmt., and continuity of supply. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. *Position works a hybrid model and will be onsite in Ponce, PR at least 4 days per week.
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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field plus five (5) years of progressive post baccalaureate experience as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Buyer or related occupation.

Must possess at least five (5) years’ experience with each of the following: Product lifecycle processes, including product and component P-I/P-O, and support for Strategic Inventory Purchases, LTB, and E&O inventory processes.; Root Cause Analysis, 5Whys, and cause mapping; Supporting supplier capacity planning and constraints in SIOP activities; Dual-source initiatives, including evaluation and integration of alternative suppliers to mitigate risk, planning systems and frameworks, including MPS processes; and, Collaborating across plants to maintain MUV within target, inventory control strategies, including inventory reserves, safety stock mgmt., and continuity of supply.

The position is located at Medtronic, Inc., 201 Sabanetas Industrial Park, Ponce, Puerto Rico, 00716-4401.

Salary: $105,000 to $134,400 per year

THIS POSITION QUALIFIES FOR THE MEDTRONIC EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM AT THE LEVEL OF $1,000. Refer to the program guidelines located at InternalJobs.Medtronic.com.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

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Position Description:       

Responsible for addressing supply-related issues in coordination with Site Operations, Planning, Quality, and Finance departments. Participate in and provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities, with an emphasis on product lifecycle and supplier mgmt.  Responsible for product lifecycle processes, including product and component P-I/P-O (phase-in/phase-out), and support for SIP (Strategic Inventory Purchases), Last Time Buy (LTB), and excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory processes. Provide analytical and problem-solving abilities to apply structured methodologies in identifying root causes of supply disruptions and implement corrective actions using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5Whys and cause mapping. Support supplier capacity planning and assist sourcing leaders in identifying and addressing capacity constraints through participation in SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) activities. Responsible for dual-source initiatives, including evaluation and integration of alternative suppliers to mitigate risk, planning systems and frameworks, including Master Production Schedule (MPS) processes, through line down emails following up the most critical parts. Collaborate across plants to maintain Material Usage Variance (MUV) within target with responsibilities for inventory control strategies, including inventory reserves, safety stock mgmt., and continuity of supply. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. *Position works a hybrid model and will be onsite in Ponce, PR at least 4 days per week. 

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Basic Qualifications:        

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field plus five (5) years of progressive post baccalaureate experience as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Buyer or related occupation.

Must possess at least five (5) years’ experience with each of the following: Product lifecycle processes, including product and component P-I/P-O, and support for Strategic Inventory Purchases, LTB, and E&O inventory processes.; Root Cause Analysis, 5Whys, and cause mapping; Supporting supplier capacity planning and constraints in SIOP activities; Dual-source initiatives, including evaluation and integration of alternative suppliers to mitigate risk, planning systems and frameworks, including MPS processes; and, Collaborating across plants to maintain MUV within target, inventory control strategies, including inventory reserves, safety stock mgmt., and continuity of supply.

Salary: $105,000 to $134,400 per year

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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