Principal Strategy Sourcing Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Oct 2026
At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.
About the Role
MiniMed is looking for a Principal Strategy Sourcing Specialist - Business Services. This role is onsite in our Northridge office 3 days per week with 2 days remote.
We are looking for people with experience negotiating and executing Business Services contracts, these are the agreements that don't involve technology, facilities, supply chain, etc. Mostly Finance, HR, Legal, Strategy, Marketing, Translations, etc. You will work to support Business Services sourcing, including Marketing, Finance, Legal, Quality, Translation & Localization, Consulting, Training, Research, and Advisory Services. You are responsible for contract structuring, commercial negotiations, SOW development, and risk identification. You will be leading RFx events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) from strategy through supplier selection and award.
This person is responsible for building and managing strong supplier relationships while driving cost savings and business value while partnering with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, challenge requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
If you're a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, and trusted business partner who thrives on balancing multiple priorities, we'd love to connect.
Principal Sourcing Specialist – Business Services
Location: Northridge, CA (Hybrid) – 3 days onsite per week preferred
About MiniMed
MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey, when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible through intelligent dosing systems, predictive insights, and always-on support. At the heart of everything we do is a simple mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.
We show up each day to help make the lives of our customers, coworkers, and loved ones easier.
About the Role
MiniMed is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Business Services to support the organization's sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and procurement transformation initiatives across a broad portfolio of indirect spend.
This individual will play a critical role in driving business value through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and stakeholder partnership across categories including Marketing, Creative & Agency Services, Translation & Localization Services, Corporate Subscriptions, Research Services, Training Services, Consulting, and other non-technology Professional Services.
This is a highly visible, cross-functional role that requires a sourcing professional who can independently lead complex initiatives while effectively managing a significant volume of day-to-day sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and stakeholder support activities. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to Senior Sourcing Manager – Business Services and business leaders, helping execute category strategies, support organizational priorities, and drive procurement excellence.
In addition to supporting ongoing business operations, this individual will play a key role in supporting MiniMed's TSA exit activities and supplier transitions, helping establish the supplier, contracting, and service foundations necessary for a successful standalone organization.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong business acumen, exercises sound judgment, and can seamlessly shift between strategic projects and urgent operational needs while maintaining exceptional customer service and stakeholder engagement.
This role reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager – Business Services.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Advertising, Creative Agencies, Translation & Localization Services, Corporate Subscriptions, Professional Services, Consulting, Training, and other business service categories.
Manage complex RFP, RFQ, and supplier selection processes, driving value, cost optimization, service improvements, innovation, and risk mitigation.
Negotiate and execute contracts, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and other commercial agreements.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by providing supplier recommendations, market intelligence, pricing benchmarks, and commercial contracting guidance.
Independently manage a high volume of sourcing projects, contract negotiations, supplier engagements, and business requests while supporting Senior Sourcing Managers in executing category strategies and procurement objectives.
Balance strategic, high-priority initiatives with day-to-day sourcing and contracting activities while meeting aggressive timelines and evolving business needs.
Support TSA exit initiatives by identifying, sourcing, negotiating, and onboarding replacement suppliers and services required to support MiniMed's standalone operating model.
Lead sourcing and contracting activities associated with supplier transitions, ensuring continuity of service, effective risk management, and timely execution of replacement agreements.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Communications, Marketing, HR, PMO, Quality, Compliance, and business stakeholders to support contract lifecycle management and supplier onboarding.
Ensure sourcing activities comply with applicable corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and supplier governance standards.
Proactively manage supplier performance, contract renewals, commercial risk assessments, and business continuity considerations.
Monitor industry trends, supplier capabilities, and market conditions to identify opportunities for value creation and process improvement.
Support procurement transformation initiatives, governance programs, and process standardization efforts.
Contribute to category planning, supplier relationship management, and long-term sourcing strategies.
Required Qualifications
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Communications, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, contract management, or supplier management.
Proven experience sourcing and negotiating business service categories such as Marketing, Agency Services, Translation Services, Consulting, Corporate Services, Training, Research Services, or Professional Services.
Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and business value.
Strong understanding of supplier pricing models, contract structures, statement of work development, and commercial negotiations.
Experience managing multiple high-priority projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to successfully handle a substantial workload while maintaining responsiveness, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively prioritize competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Ability to work onsite in Northridge, California, three days per week.
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.
Experience supporting TSA transitions, carve-outs, spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale business transformations.
Experience sourcing marketing, creative, media, localization, consulting, or corporate services categories.
Proficiency in sourcing and contract management platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or similar tools.
Experience supporting global suppliers and stakeholders.
Experience with procurement analytics, supplier performance management, and category strategy development.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced sourcing professional who combines strong commercial and negotiation skills with a positive, customer-focused mindset. This individual thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and is energized by opportunities to build, improve, and transform processes.
Success in this role requires the ability to independently drive strategic sourcing initiatives while simultaneously managing a substantial volume of contracting, supplier management, onboarding, and stakeholder support activities. The successful candidate must be adaptable, resilient, highly organized, and capable of effectively balancing multiple priorities without compromising quality or service.
Most importantly, this individual demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and urgency while serving as a trusted partner to business stakeholders and contributing to MiniMed's continued growth and transformation.