Supply Chain/Supply Management Intern- Summer 2027

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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

The possibilities at the intersection of medicine and technology are endless, which means endless opportunities to make your mark on the world. You have learned a lot to get here — and we want you to keep growing. With our expanding portfolio of innovative products and services, Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, serving 72+ million patients annually across 150+ countries and more than 70 disease states. We are dedicated to improving lives by putting patients at the center of everything we do and empowering employees to make a meaningful impact every day . Every role contributes to better patient outcomes, offering the opportunity to build a career defined by purpose, growth, and impact.

Our summer internships are full-time ( 40 hours /week), paid positions lasting 10- 11 weeks . We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer, as well as housing assistance and relocation support for eligible interns.

As a Supply Chain or Supply Management Intern, you'll gain exposure to key supply chain functions, work alongside experienced leaders, and contribute to projects that support critical business objectives . Through hands-on experience, you'll develop valuable skills, expand your network, and make a real impact on the organization.

Supply Chain:

I ntegrates demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics , and continuous improvement to drive cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, resiliency, and service performance across Medtronic’s global business units.

P lans, sources, manufactures, and distributes medical technologies worldwide, ensuring high-quality products reach hospitals, clinicians, and patients safely, reliably, and on time.

Supply Management:

I dentifies , selects, and manages suppliers to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of materials, components, and services that support patient therapies worldwide.

D rives supplier performance, mitigates supply risks, ensures regulatory and quality compliance, and delivers cost savings through contract management, supplier development, and strategic procurement initiatives.

Location and Work Model

The majority of internship positions are based at primary hubs in Minnesota with additional opportunities available in Colorado, Connecticut, Tennessee, and Texas. Candidate location preferences are strongly considered during the interview and offer process; however, flexibility increases the number of potential opportunities available. All interns must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Medtronic is working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of its commitment to professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and engineering the extraordinary.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for a Summer 2027 Supply Chain/Supply Management internship, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of these basic requirements.

Working toward a bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management or a related major with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2027, Spring 2028, Winter 2028, or Spring 2029 .

Ability to participate full time, 40 hours per week, as part of the intern cohort from June 1-August 1 3 for semester system programs or June 1 4 -August 2 0 for quarter system programs.

Applicants for Medtronic’s Summer Internship Program must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Medtronic does not sponsor work authorization for internship positions. Individuals on temporary visa classifications, including E, F ‑ 1 (CPT or OPT), H ‑ 1, H ‑ 2, L, B, J, or TN, as well as anyone who requires employment sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for the Program

Nice to Have: Preferred Requirements

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

Prior project work in a team environment with defined deliverables

Relevant academic project or internship experience

Technical writing skills

Experience creating documentation, project summaries, or Supply Chain presentations.

About Medtronic:

Together, as one of the largest medical device companies in the country, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies, and services can do to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Help us shape the future and engineer the extraordinary.

Physical Job Requirements:

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 the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the role, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and coworkers.

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 impact. In 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.

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