Maria Tovar
Technical Sourcing Program Manager @Medtronic
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WORK HISTORY
Technical Sourcing Program Manager @Medtronic
Minneapolis, MN, US
Primary integration point linking Global Supply Management with Technology and New Product Development (NPD) Project Teams aligning Medtronic Product and Supplier Technology Roadmaps. Responsible for: Managing supplier interactions and timely execution of all sourcing project deliverables including Supplier Identification, Evaluation, Selection, Development, Qualification, and Product Launch Ramp-up in line with Category and Product Development Strategies; Identifying potential new sources in Technologies where Category Strategies do not yet exist; Documenting & managing overall NPD Project Sourcing Strategies; Identifying sourcing risks and driving mitigations; Leading the Reduction of Overall Supply Risk and driving the adoption of Capable Technologies & Sources in New Product Development resulting in Predictable Supply & Competitiveness through full Product.
EDUCATION
Northeastern University
Master of Science, Engineering Management
University of St. Thomas
Master, International Management
Javeriana University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Eafit University
Graduate Specialist Degree, Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT MARIA TOVAR
At Medtronic, my role as Technical Sourcing Program Manager encompasses the pivotal task of connecting Global Supply Management with Technology and NPD Teams, ensuring the synchronization of our Product and Supplier Technology Roadmaps. With over three years at Medtronic, my strengths lie in managing supplier relations, driving sourcing project deliverables, and leading supply risk reduction initiatives. The expertise in manufacturing process improvement and Six Sigma has empowered our teams to deliver consistent results.Previously at Boston Scientific, I honed my skills in developing commodity and sourcing strategies, particularly for APIs, coatings, and insulators, which has been instrumental in fostering robust supplier partnerships and achieving sustainable cost reductions. My fluency in English and Spanish, combined with a strong foundation in cross-functional team leadership, positions me to effectively navigate the complexities of the global supply chain and contribute to the strategic growth of Medtronic.
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