We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Apr 2026

 

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 Senior 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!

         

         

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (preference working in SAP or Blue Yonder)

• 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 ability to negotiate towards positive outcomes.

• Strong organizational skills and good understanding of team dynamics.

• Must be detail-oriented, with ability to connect the detail to higher level goals.

• Working knowledge of quality system requirements and good manufacturing practices.

• Experience working in a regulated environment (i.e., medical device, pharmaceutical)

• APICS and/or CPM Certification Cost accounting understanding/experience

• Understanding of contracts (supply, services, non-disclosures, etc.)

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or comparable training)

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

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