Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Business Services, Facilities & Enterprise Operations

About the role

MiniMed is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist covering Business Services, Facilities and Enterprise Operations. The role partners closely with Category Managers and business stakeholders across multiple regions while independently managing sourcing projects, supplier relationships and procurement initiatives. It covers sourcing from intake through supplier selection, contract execution, implementation, onboarding and ongoing supplier management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead sourcing projects, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations, and partner with Category Managers on sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate and manage MSAs, SOWs, amendments, renewals and outsourcing agreements, and support supplier governance and performance management.
• Support facilities management, workplace services, MRO, distribution center operations, 3PL, consulting and professional services, and act as the main sourcing resource for the Heerlen office and distribution center.
• Support TSA exit initiatives, supplier transitions and Day 2 country onboarding, including supplier identification, sourcing events and contract execution.
• Support procurement transformation, governance, process improvements, procurement technology and digital sourcing tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across North America, Europe and other regions, and occasionally attend early morning or evening meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier management or contract management.
• Proven experience sourcing facilities services, MRO, distribution center operations, logistics services, consulting, managed services, outsourcing or business services.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, working independently across regions and time zones.
• Strong verbal and written English, including negotiating with suppliers globally; Dutch is a plus but not required.
• Ability to travel occasionally (about 10-15%) to supplier meetings and key sites such as Heerlen.

Preferred qualifications

• Sourcing experience in facilities management, workplace services, travel, fleet, meetings and events, purchasing cards, consulting or enterprise-wide business services.
• Experience with warehouse operations, 3PL, TSA exits, business carve-outs, spin-offs, M&A or supplier onboarding in new countries.
• Supplier governance, performance management, risk management, business continuity and procurement digitization experience.
• Healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, biotechnology or life sciences background.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Coupa, VNDLY or similar platforms.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.