Director, Category Management – Plastics, Extrusions & Resins

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Aug 2026

 

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A Day in the Life

As the Director, Category Management – Plastics, Extrusions & Resins, you will provide strategic leadership for one of Medtronic’s most critical global spend categories, overseeing approximately $650M in annual spend. This highly visible leadership role will drive the development and execution of enterprise-wide commodity strategies that support Medtronic’s Global Operations & Supply Chain network while enabling business growth, innovation, quality, resiliency, and cost optimization.

Partnering closely with Operating Units, Supply Management, Engineering, Quality, Operations, R&D, and executive leaders, you will shape long-term category strategies, influence supplier technology roadmaps, mitigate risk across the supply chain, and leverage Medtronic’s global purchasing power to create competitive advantage.

This role is ideal for a strategic sourcing leader who combines deep expertise in plastics, extrusions, and resin markets with strong business acumen, executive presence, and a passion for building high-performing supplier partnerships.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

As the Director Category Management – Plastics, Extrusions & Resins, you will:

• Develop and execute long-term category and supplier strategies for plastics, extrusions, and resins that support business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Lead supplier selection, qualification, make-versus-buy decisions, outsourcing initiatives, and supply transitions across a global supply base.

• Drive strategic negotiations and managing complex commercial agreements, partnering closely with Legal and key stakeholders to mitigate risk and maximize value.

• Monitor market dynamics, technology trends, and competitive intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen Medtronic's competitive advantage.

• Build long-range supply roadmaps and accelerating supplier innovation to support new product development, business continuity, and technology advancement.

• Utilize data, analytics, and supplier performance metrics to optimize the supply base, improve resiliency, and identify cost reduction opportunities.

• Lead supplier rationalization, regionalization, localization, and strategic alliance initiatives that enhance efficiency and scale.

• Develop and leading a high-performing global commodity management team while influencing executive stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple Operating Units.

Through strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration, you will help shape the future of Medtronic's global supply network while delivering measurable impact on cost, quality, innovation, and patient outcomes.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, commodity management, or procurement leadership experience plus 7+ years of managerial experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, commodity management, or procurement leadership experience plus 7+ years of managerial experience all within a large, complex, multi-divisional organization.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience sourcing and managing global plastics, injection molding, extrusions, and resin categories.

• Demonstrated expertise leading complex negotiations and supplier contract management.

• Experience developing and maintaining strategic supplier partnerships and alliances.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across a matrixed organization.

Nice to Have

• Expertise in raw material markets, polymers, resins, plastics processing, and extrusion technologies.

• Experience with supplier innovation programs and technology roadmaps.

• CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain credential.

• Experience within a highly regulated industry, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of digital procurement and e-commerce initiatives.

• Ability to travel approximately 20%, including domestic and international travel.

• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic business acumen, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and effectively influence stakeholders through exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$171,200.00 - $256,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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