Global Sourcing Intern

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the role: 

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week

Relocation and housing are not available for this position

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

 Hear from Becca about her Internship experience 

As a Global Sourcing Intern, you will collaborate with divisions, sites, and world-class suppliers to source materials, products, goods, and services that drive a competitive advantage for the organization. The Global Sourcing Organization oversees strategic procurement activities within the Global Supply Chain Function at Boston Scientific. You will have the opportunity to partner with various stakeholders in executing projects aligned with sourcing category team strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate as a key sourcing category team member in the execution of commercial projects linked to the strategic outcomes of our sourcing organizations.
• Interact with suppliers to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives linked to service, cost, contractual compliance, and resiliency.
• Help monitor market dynamics and communicate changes that affect internal client needs.
• Partner with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer/market profiles, share marketplace trends, share best practices, increase value proposition etc. 
• Support team members with negotiations to deliver the best cost for products and services with supervision.
• Learn and utilize strategic sourcing methodologies including spend analysis, market research, benchmarking, negotiation, contracting and continuous improvement etc.
• Collaborate with team members for contract and vendor management activities such as strategic reviews and site visits. 
• Support identification and mitigation of risk as well as service escalations. 
• Support documentation for the annual budget process for all assigned suppliers.
• Seek out cost reductions with supply base at every opportunity. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or dual master’s degree majoring in Supply Chain or Operations graduating Fall 2026-Spring 2027. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel 
• Must be able to commit to the full 12-week internship program starting May 18th ending August 7th 
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
• Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from Boston Scientific's Arden Hills, Minnesota location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or experience with cost modeling, data analysis, and project management
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Requisition ID: 612283

Minimum Salary: $[[cust_salaryMin]] 

Maximum Salary: $[[cust_salaryMax]] 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.