VP Quality, Supplier & Contract Manufacturing at Medtronic in Mounds View, Minnesota

Job Description:

Vice President of Global Supplier Quality and Contract Manufacturing

Will be responsible for overseeing the quality of products and services provided by our suppliers and contract manufacturing partners worldwide. Leadership of a global team of 350+ quality professionals to ensure that our suppliers meet our standards for excellence, reliability, and compliance. Vice President of Global Supplier Quality and Contract Manufacturing

*This role can be remote

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Develop and implement a global supplier quality strategy that aligns with the company's overall quality objectives.
• Partner with our Business Process Excellence COE and the OU Quality teams to oversee the global quality management system for our Suppliers and Contract Manufacturing partners including OEMs.
• Maintain supplier quality standards, including supplier evaluation, selection, and qualification processes.
• Participate and foster partnerships (internal mfg, suppliers, OU) to accelerate excellence in supplier performance and maintain regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Global Operations and Supply Chain, Core Quality Services, and our Operating Unit partners to address quality issues and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the global supplier quality and contract manufacturing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Supply Management, Finance, Engineering or related technical field in a large, multi-divisional corporation.

• Ten (10)) plus years of progressive experience working in a world-class supply management and quality organization with a focus on operational excellence.

• Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferable medical with global manufacturing

• Global enterprise experience with a demonstrated track record of process and productivity improvement and successful results with developing and implementing change initiatives.

• VP or Sr. Director level in current role.

• Operations Quality Leadership experience.

• Supplier Quality Leadership experience.

• Multi site & medium/large scale companies

• Strong facilitation, influencing, organizing, and presentation/communication skills.

• Proven ability to achieve results through building partnerships and influence skills.

• Ability to lead change in a complex environment.

• Strong tenure in previous roles.

Nice to have:

• Master's degree with emphasis in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related technical field.

• Fifteen (15) plus years of progressive experience working in a world-class sourcing/ procurement organization with a focus on operational excellence

• Green Belt or Black Belt in Lean/SixSigma

• Experience in ERP system implementation (preferably SAP)

• Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc.)

• Proven knowledge and discipline around departmental budget planning and execution

• Broad business knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of e-commerce initiatives

• Knowledge of FDA regulated industries

• Proficient in computers

• Excellent written communication skills

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies, and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Day in the Life 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.

Salary and benefits

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. Learn more about our benefits here .

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.