Senior BuyerPlanner Job at Medtronic, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Medtronic
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

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. Youll 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 thats 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 worlds 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 Medtronics 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

  • Bachelors 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation

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):$82400.00 - $123600.00

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.

Further details are available at the link below:

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can find a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

Full time, H1b, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours

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