Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist - Professional Services

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 essential member of the America’s sourcing team, the Sr. Indirect Sourcing Specialist develops and executes strategic sourcing strategies for professional services along with other operational categories such as R&D, information systems, sales and marketing. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing activities to identify key suppliers and vendors that align with business goals and optimize cost savings, while ensuring exceptional customer service across the organization.  NOTE: This position is hybrid, which will require you to work on-site at least three days a week.
 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Creating and implementing strategies for sourcing indirect goods and services to align with stakeholder goals, drive cost efficiency and ensure operational effectiveness 
• Analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and obtain the best value for customers; monitor market trends and conditions to identify potential risks
• Executing end-to-end sourcing events to review requests for proposals or quotes; analyze supplier financials and capabilities to drive supplier selection 
• Negotiating contracts and service agreements to secure favorable terms and pricing; review existing contracts and initiate renegotiations for renewals
• Partnering with BSC’s legal team to execute and manage supplier contracts; review and approve terms to ensure alignment with stakeholder goals
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders to achieve annual cost savings and value contribution targets
• Managing supplier performance to resolve inquiries and disputes for internal customers  
• Educating internal stakeholders on BSC’s sourcing and financial policies to improve processes

 
Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline 
• Minimum 3 yrs of indirect sourcing experience and supplier relationship management 
• Experience executing end-to-end sourcing process and contract management 
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP and Ariba) 

 
Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Effective decision-making and negotiation skills, ability to influence internal and external teams
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively

Requisition ID: 595360

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’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.