Associate Category Management Specialist-Packaging & Specialty Materials
Core
Execute category strategies for packaging and specialty materials to drive cost savings, manage inflation, and ensure supply continuity for Medtronic's global medical device operations.
Role type
Associate Category Management Specialist (Supply Chain/Procurement)
Builds
Category strategies, supplier performance plans, and cost-saving initiatives for global materials and contract manufacturing.
Domain
Healthcare technology / Medical Devices / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy execution, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, financial modeling, data analysis, contract negotiation support, risk mitigation, process improvement, benchmarking, stakeholder collaboration, Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Preferred skills
Internship or co-op experience in supply chain/procurement, exposure to enterprise systems, experience with AI-enabled tools, project management, problem-solving.
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, enterprise systems, data visualization tools, AI-enabled sourcing tools.
Responsibilities
Strengthen supplier relationships and resolve issues; execute category strategies and convert plans into business results; monitor market intelligence to anticipate risks; negotiate supplier price changes and tariff requests; support RFx preparation and negotiations; lead continuous improvement and strategic initiatives; identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
Seniority
Associate, entry-level IC
