# IT Vendor Manager, Strategic Suppliers

Hiring organization: [Medtronic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/medtronic)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e3f712b7-6710-4add-b51b-7d74f952bff5

Listed on Medtronic's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of America
- Salary: 134400 – 201600 USD per year

## Summary

This role manages relationships and performance with 8-10 strategic IT suppliers including hardware, software, and telecom vendors, driving improvements in cost, quality, risk, and innovation through governance and partnership. It suits experienced vendor managers or procurement professionals who can influence suppliers, work globally, and deliver measurable financial and operational improvements.

_Our summary, not Medtronic's wording._

## Skills named

Contract Management

## Required

- 5+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with an advanced degree
- Manage 8-10 strategic supplier relationships
- Drive cost, quality, risk, and innovation improvements
- Work onsite 4 days per week in Mounds View, Minnesota

## Nice to have

- 8+ years in IT operations, procurement, or vendor management
- 6+ years managing large strategic IT suppliers like Microsoft, SAP, AWS, Verizon
- Experience with vendor management data and SLA/KPI metrics
- Global team experience across APAC, EMEA, and Americas time zones
- Data-driven approach to vendor influence and accountability
- Experience with multinational firms and cross-cultural communication
- Solution-focused and optimistic mindset

Apply on Medtronic's site: https://medtronic.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MedtronicCareers/job/Mounds-View-Minnesota-United-States-of-America/IT-Vendor-Manager--Strategic-Suppliers---KY_R73233-1