Strat Sourcing Spec- Technology & Digital Services

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

This role partners closely with Technology Category Managers, Digital Technology leadership, and business stakeholders across multiple regions while independently managing sourcing projects, supplier relationships, and procurement initiatives.

In addition, this individual will serve as a key sourcing partner supporting Digital Technology teams across North America, Europe, and other international regions, providing commercial guidance, supplier recommendations, negotiation support, and market intelligence across a broad portfolio of technology and digital services

Primary Areas of Responsibility

• Software & SaaS Solutions
• Cloud Services & Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity Solutions & Services
• Telecommunications & Network Services
• Enterprise Applications & Platforms
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Emerging Technologies
• Managed Services & IT Outsourcing
• IT Consulting & Professional Services
• Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation Services
• End User Computing & Workplace Technology Solutions

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Support global sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, cloud solutions, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, AI solutions, managed services, digital transformation, and technology consulting categories.
• Independently manage sourcing projects from intake through supplier selection, contract execution, implementation, and supplier onboarding.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, market assessments, and competitive sourcing events.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and support supplier selection decisions that optimize cost, service, quality, scalability, and risk outcomes.
• Partner closely with Technology Category Managers to execute category strategies and procurement objectives.
• Serve as the primary sourcing point of contact for assigned technology stakeholders and sourcing projects.
• Identify opportunities to standardize services, optimize costs, consolidate suppliers, and drive value creation across the technology portfolio.
• Provide market intelligence, commercial recommendations, licensing guidance, and supplier insights to support sourcing decisions

Contracting & Supplier Management

• Negotiate and manage software agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, renewals, and outsourcing agreements.
• Support supplier governance, supplier performance management, contract compliance, and risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving accountability for service levels, performance expectations, and contractual commitments.
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, PMO, Quality, and business stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Support supplier risk assessments, renewal strategies, audit reviews, and issue resolution activities

Technology Operations & Digital Enablement Support

• Support sourcing and supplier management activities related to enterprise applications, infrastructure services, cloud platforms, cybersecurity solutions, collaboration technologies, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Digital Technology, Information Security, PMO, and business leaders to support operational continuity and strategic technology initiatives.
• Support sourcing activities for software licensing, cloud consumption, managed services, application support, infrastructure modernization, and emerging technology solutions.
• Assist stakeholders in evaluating technology suppliers, implementation partners, and strategic solution providers.

TSA Exit & Global Expansion Support

• Support TSA exit initiatives through sourcing, contracting, supplier onboarding, and implementation of replacement technologies and services required for MiniMed's standalone operating environment.
• Lead or support supplier transition activities while maintaining business continuity and minimizing operational risk.
• Support Day 2 country onboarding activities, including supplier identification, sourcing events, contract execution, implementation planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, transition planning, and implementation activities supporting country launches and operational readiness.

Procurement Transformation

• Support procurement transformation initiatives, governance programs, process improvements, and procurement technology implementations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes, procurement policies, and governance frameworks.
• Support adoption and optimization of procurement systems, digital sourcing tools, and supplier management platforms.
• Help develop scalable procurement capabilities supporting MiniMed's global growth strategy and digital transformation objectives

Global Collaboration

• Partner effectively with stakeholders across North America, Europe, and other international regions.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority and effectively balance competing business priorities.
• Participate in occasional early morning or evening meetings to support global business operations and stakeholder engagement.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, technology contracting, supplier management, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience sourcing technology products and services, including software, SaaS, cloud solutions, managed services, cybersecurity, infrastructure, telecommunications, outsourcing, and technology consulting services.
• Demonstrated success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and complex contracting activities.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, SaaS commercial structures, cloud consumption models, and technology contracting practices.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate favorable business terms, and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, stakeholder coordination, execution, and timeline management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings, prepare executive-level communications, present recommendations, and negotiate with suppliers in a global business environment.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, PMO, and Digital Technology stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable operating in a rapidly changing and growth-oriented organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing enterprise software, ERP platforms, cybersecurity solutions, cloud infrastructure, AI technologies, telecommunications services, data and analytics platforms, or managed services.
• Experience supporting Digital Transformation, SAP, ERP, cloud migration, AI deployment, application modernization, or enterprise technology programs.
• Experience supporting TSA exits, business carve-outs, spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale business transformation initiatives.
• Experience onboarding suppliers and supporting technology operations in new countries or regions.
• Experience with supplier governance, supplier performance management, business continuity planning, and technology risk management.
• Experience supporting procurement digitization, workflow automation, intake management, spend analytics, or procurement technology implementations.
• Experience within healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other technology compliance and security frameworks.
• Experience utilizing SAP, Ariba, Coupa, VNDLY, ServiceNow, or similar procurement and supplier management platforms.
• Global sourcing and supplier management experience within a multinational organization.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed global environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10–15%) to support supplier meetings, technology initiatives, and key business locations.

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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.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

About MiniMed

We want to make every day a better day for people living with diabetes. Our team of creative innovators around the globe share a passion for finding the simplest solutions to the problems that people with diabetes face on a daily basis. For more than 40 years, we've been redefining what's possible, from intelligent dosing systems designed for real life to predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and we're dedicated to continuing to support our customers through every step of their journey — meeting them where and how they need it.

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