Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist
Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112
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:
As an integral member of the America’s Sourcing Team, the Sr. Indirect Sourcing Specialist will drive end-to-end execution of sourcing events for operational spend in multiple spend categories including Human Resources, Professional Services, Facilities, Information Systems, Sales & Marketing, R&D, and MRO. This role is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to align with business goals and drive cost savings, while ensuring exceptional customer service across all divisions, sites, and regions. 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. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders to achieve annual cost savings and value contribution targets
- Analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate price and obtain the best value for customers
- Executing end-to-end sourcing events to align with stakeholder goals; develop and review sourcing event documentation and analyze requests for proposals or quotes
- Analyzing supplier financials and capabilities to drive supplier selection and negotiate favorable payment terms
- Partnering with BSC’s legal team to negotiate, develop and manage supplier contracts; review and approve terms to ensure alignment with stakeholder goals
- Managing supplier relationships to resolve inquiries and disputes for internal customers
- Educating internal stakeholders on BSC’s sourcing and financial policies
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 3 years of strategic sourcing experience
- Working knowledge of end-to-end procurement process and contract management
- Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. SAP and Ariba)
Preferred qualifications:
- Knowledge of medical device or similarly regulated industry
- Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills
- Results-driven with effective negotiation skills and ability to meet target goals and objectives
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; analytical decision-making
- Experience managing change, conflict and ambiguous situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels (written and verbal)
Requisition ID: 599077
Minimum Salary: $90800
Maximum Salary: $172500
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).
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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.
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