Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

This role is part of the Strategic Sourcing function supporting the Medtronic Operations (MSO) manufacturing organization in Singapore. The team is responsible for supplier management, strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and supply continuity to support stable production and operational performance. Through cross-functional collaboration, the function drives supplier performance, cost optimization, quality, and long-term sourcing strategies across key commodities and services. The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting supply continuity for manufacturing operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, negotiate commercial agreements, and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and commodity management projects across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies that support quality, supply continuity, technology advancement, risk reduction, and total cost objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance against quality, delivery, service, and business requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact manufacturing operations.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to address supply, quality, or service issues.
• Drive process, system, and sourcing improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions to support strategic business initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Engineering, or Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and sourcing activities in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements, contracts, or commercial terms.
• Ability to analyze supply, cost, quality, and operational data to support business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience in supplier quality management, supplier development, or supply chain risk management.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production continuity initiatives.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, commodity management, and supplier performance management.
• Experience driving process improvement and cost optimization initiatives.