Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist-Consulting

## Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist-Consulting Postuler:
Sur site:
Fridley, Minnesota, United States of America:
Temps plein:
Offre publiée aujourd'hui:
Date de fin : 28 septembre 2026 (Il reste 10 jour(s) pour postuler): R77752

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Sep 2026

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** Journée type
** The Indirect Supply Management (ISM) organization develops and executes sourcing strategies that maximize enterprise value across Medtronic’s indirect spend categories. This role is part of the Global Consulting and Marketing Services team and is responsible for strategic sourcing activities within the consulting services category, partnering with stakeholders across functions, regions, and businesses to optimize supplier performance, mitigate risk, and deliver measurable business value.

This position is based in Fridley, Minnesota and follows an onsite work model, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office to support collaboration with key business partners and stakeholders. As Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Consulting, you will own sourcing strategy for a global consulting services portfolio with approximately $100M in annual spend, influencing decisions that support enterprise priorities across Medtronic.

Partnering directly with senior leaders across functions, regions, and business units, you will shape sourcing strategies, lead complex negotiations with top consulting firms, and drive measurable value through supplier selection, commercial optimization, and risk management.

This role offers significant visibility, broad organizational impact, and the opportunity to influence how external consulting services are leveraged across a global organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly collaborative environment, partnering effectively with senior leaders across Medtronic and adapting to shifting priorities as new opportunities, initiatives, and transactions emerge. You will bring your strong executive presence, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence, with the ability to adjust communication and influence strategies based on the audience and situation.

Success in this role requires building trusted partnerships across functions, regions, and businesses by consistently delivering results, fostering accountability, and creating value. Our team culture is one where everyone is expected to “Lead from Every Seat.” Regardless of level or title, everyone is encouraged to be bold, curious, accountable, proactively tackle challenges, and bring forward solutions.
** Primary Responsibilities
*** Develop and execute global category strategies for consulting services, aligning sourcing activities with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
* Lead competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other sourcing processes to maximize value and supplier performance.
* Analyze spend data, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, and rate benchmarks to identify value creation opportunities and inform sourcing decisions.
* Negotiate consulting agreements, scopes of work, commercial terms, pricing structures, and contract provisions to mitigate risk and optimize business outcomes.
* Partner with senior stakeholders across functions, regions, and business units to understand requirements, build alignment, and influence sourcing decisions.
* Prepare and present category insights, sourcing…