Category Manager, IT Infrastructure and AI

As the Category Manager, IT Infrastructure and AI, you will join Medtronic’s global Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and lead sourcing strategies across a technology portfolio that includes infrastructure hardware, networking, telecommunications, cloud, data center, and emerging artificial intelligence solutions. Working closely with stakeholders across Functions, Regions, and Businesses, you will influence enterprise-wide spend decisions, evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate complex technology agreements, and drive measurable value through cost optimization, risk management, innovation, and supplier performance.

Reporting to the Global Indirect Supply Management Leader, you will help shape sourcing strategies for rapidly evolving technologies while establishing procurement standards and governance practices that support responsible adoption of AI solutions. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, strategic sourcing expertise, and the ability to build effective partnerships across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, Privacy, Data and AI Governance, and business teams.

This role influences technology investments that support Medtronic’s global operations and help advance solutions that improve patient outcomes. We’re seeking a curious, accountable self-starter who drives commercial results, identifies new opportunities, and delivers measurable business impact. This position is based in Fridley, Minnesota, and requires onsite work at least four days per week to collaborate with business partners and stakeholders., * Develop and execute category strategies across IT infrastructure and AI spend categories, including hardware, networking, telecommunications, cloud, data center, and AI solutions.

• Lead sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to achieve value, risk mitigation, and business objectives.
• Assess and optimize technology commercial models, including subscription, as-a-service, usage-based, token-, credit-, and consumption-based agreements.
• Establish procurement standards and governance frameworks for AI technologies, including responsible AI, data protection, intellectual property, security, and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Finance, Architecture, and business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise priorities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance programs in collaboration with internal vendor management teams.
• Evaluate market intelligence, supplier capabilities, and industry benchmarks to support sourcing decisions and contract strategies.
• Advise stakeholders on commercial, operational, contractual, and technology-related risks while driving adoption of category strategies and sourcing best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience OR advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply management, category management, finance, information technology, infrastructure, or related commercial functions.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience analyzing commercial models and evaluating total cost of ownership.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization., * Experience sourcing infrastructure hardware, networking, telecommunications, cloud, data center, managed services, or AI technologies.
• Knowledge of technology purchasing models, including subscription, as-a-service, utility, capacity, token-, credit-, and consumption-based pricing structures.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex technology agreements.
• Understanding of AI procurement considerations, including data ownership, intellectual property, cybersecurity, privacy, responsible AI, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting global organizations and influencing senior-level stakeholders.

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.

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):$113,600.00 - $170,400.00

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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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