Senior Category Manager for EMEA Supply Chain at Medtronic-Switzerland

Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution, Project Management, Supplier Negotiations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Cost Optimization, Process Improvement, Market Analysis, Contracting, Performance Management, Technology Adoption, Analytics

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life This position is to act as the Senior Category Manager for EMEA Supply Chain, responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process across the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for Supply Chain categories, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, while supporting global initiatives as needed. The role will define sourcing strategies, lead stakeholder engagement, and drive value creation through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and process improvement. As a Senior Category Manager for EMEA Supply Chain, you operate independently as a recognized expert, setting strategic direction for EMEA sourcing activities. You influence regional and global supply chain strategies with significant impact on cost, service, and risk. You solve complex, cross-functional challenges requiring conceptual thinking and creative solutions, you engage with senior leadership and external partners to negotiate and align on strategic priorities. And provide guidance and mentorship to peers; leads large-scale initiatives involving cross-functional teams. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Lead the creation and implementation of long-term sourcing strategies for EMEA Supply Chain categories aligned with global objectives and ensure strategies optimize quality, cost, cycle time, technology adoption, and risk management Own the sourcing lifecycle from market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management Drive compliance with corporate policies and regional regulations and partner with regional and global business leaders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet operational and strategic goals Influence senior stakeholders and align sourcing strategies with business priorities. Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to ensure continuity, innovation, and competitive advantage and monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed Identify and mitigate supply chain risks across transportation, warehousing, and distribution Leverage technology and analytics to improve processes and reduce total cost of ownership and support global sourcing initiatives and contribute to enterprise-wide projects impacting supply chain operations Required Knowledge and Experience: Mastery of strategic sourcing and supply chain management principles Strong knowledge of transportation, warehousing, and distribution markets in EMEA Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent per local regulations) with 10+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 8+ years of experience Expertise in project management and supplier negotiations 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 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). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.com To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com

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Responsibilities

The Senior Category Manager will manage the end-to-end sourcing process for Supply Chain categories in the EMEA region, including defining sourcing strategies and driving value creation. This role involves engaging with senior leadership and external partners to negotiate and align on strategic priorities.