We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Jul 2025

 

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

At Medtronic we seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader — that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

We are currently seeking a Associate Buyer/Planner (Operations Planner) for our Medtronic campus in Grand Rapids, MI.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business by driving supply chain solutions.

Do meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives — starting with your own!

In this exciting role you will become a value stream leader for all external service partners with the Grand Rapids campus, along with our campuses in Minnesota. You will support business execution of ongoing and new programs and initiatives.  The scope will include materials scheduling, capacity management, customer interactions with service providers, and coordination with internal stakeholders.  You will monitor key performance indicators, manage capacity, and coordinate with cross-functional work teams to meet business objectives.  Key stakeholders will include External Customers, Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations Scheduling team members.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will play a crucial part in the procurement and planning process, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of products to our customers

• Procurement Management: Responsible for managing the procurement process for Medtronic, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services from external suppliers

• Planning and Forecasting: Develop and maintain a comprehensive purchasing plan based on market trends, customer needs, and production requirements

• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services

• Inventory Management: Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or excess stock

• Cost Management: Implement cost-saving strategies and initiatives to improve overall procurement efficiency and reduce costs

• Quality Control: Work closely with suppliers to ensure the products and services meet Medtronic's quality standards and specifications

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, such as production, logistics, and sales, to ensure timely delivery of products and efficient communication

• Data Analysis: Utilize data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions and identify areas for improvement in the procurement process

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to procurement and sourcing activities

• Performance Evaluation: Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and maintain high-quality standards

• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other members of the procurement team to achieve departmental goals and objectives

Onsite

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 5 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. 

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree and 0 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• Requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset

• Knowledge / experience with MRP/ERP systems (preference working in SAP)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, etc.) or similar software.

• Strong data analysis, data management, and quantitative skills

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), team orientation, and abilit