Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist

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Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist

Location: Warsaw

Job Purpose:

The Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist executes day-to-day buying of non-strategic items, including supplier identification, negotiation and supplier selection. will support the Procure to Pay process for Indirect Goods and Services and provide excellent customer service to the supported Businesses, Sites, and Regions. The main focus will be on goods and services with low dollar thresholds (i.e., $10K - $50K).

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiation of spot buy procedure:
- Analyzes mid value spot buys; requests high value spot buy execution from the responsible category manager
- Searches for potential suppliers, either existing or new
- Conducts RFx (negotiation, supplier selection) and determines PO terms and conditions
- Completes Free text Requests/Orders
• Closes/changes/modifies Purchase Orders:
- Manages changed requisitions or closes POs if no longer needed
- Manages PO changes: Upon supplier/user request to amend POs, follows up with user/supplier to determine feasibility; changes/modifies POs if needed. If no resolution can be achieved escalates to team lead and other responsible persons using standard procedures
• Follows up on Purchase Orders:
- Based on local regulations, proactively follows-up on POs to get supplier confirmations
- Based on overdue PO reports, follows-up with supplier to determine cause for delay and enforce fast delivery
- Timely review and execution of requisitions and purchase orders
- Manage open purchase orders and timely receipt and invoicing of goods and services
- Partner with suppliers and stakeholders to purchase goods and services at an optimal price concurrent with maintaining Boston Scientific Quality standards
- Partner with Receiving, Accounts Payable and others as necessary to resolve goods receipts, invoice errors, or other related issues
- Analyze frequent spend and develop recommendations for improvement in cost and process
- Responsible for achieving annual cost savings and value contribution targets
- Negotiate favorable payment terms with suppliers
- Other Ad hoc or recurring assignments as the needs of stakeholders evolve
 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in finance or purchasing
• Working knowledge of procurement practices
• Knowledge of SAP (Ariba)
• MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Additional European language would be an asset (Spanish, French, German etc.)

We offer:

• International work environment in a fast-growing company
• Valuable Package of benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, Multisport card and many others)
• Language courses
• Attractive employment conditions
• Modern office
• Hybrid work
• Necessary training

Requisition ID: 573295

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!