Sr. Technical Sourcing Engineer

• Manage and coordinate all Sourcing Project Deliverables, including Component Quality, Supply Risk, Cost, Capacity, and Lead-time
• Report project status and deliverables to stakeholders at each progressive Development Phase/stage gate exit
• Facilitate Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) technical reviews, documenting agreements and driving closure on open action items
• Track and manage improvements in procured component Supply Risk, Quality, and Material Cost for the full Device Bill of Material (BOM)
• Review Medtronic Product Plans and Technology initiatives with GSM to provide early communication for Supplier Identification and Capability development
• Integrate Supply Technology Roadmaps into New Product Development Programs by staying knowledgeable of Category Strategy updates
• Accountable for completing Source Selection in alignment with Category Strategies and Preferred Supplier Segmentation
• Identify potential new sources for technologies where formal Category Strategies do not yet exist
• Drive early Development Agreements and ensure proper Supply Agreement coverage in coordination with GSM
• Monitor overall Component Quality Levels for projects in alignment with DRM (Design for Reliability and Manufacturability) processes
• Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to influence specifications and supplier development early in the cycle
• Conduct front-line negotiations using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Acquisition Cost view to influence design and source decisions
• Lead the transfer of Component Sourcing Responsibility post-qualification to High Volume Facilities and Site Sourcing
• Identify and monitor supply chain lines to ensure efficient sourcing arrangements through process and value stream mapping

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., STEM)
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Alternatively, an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Medical device industry experience is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of Sourcing functions, General Manufacturing Processes, and ISO Standards
• Knowledge of applicable FDA/cGMP and International medical device regulations
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Strong influence skills to achieve results across a matrixed organization
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and DRM
• Ability to manage multiple technologies and changing priorities
• Must be independently mobile and able to interact with computers regularly
• Travel: 10 – 15%

Medical device industry experience