Senior Buyer

Purpose: 

Currently hiring a Senior Buyer until the end of 2025 who will be responsible for obtaining materials & components.  You will determine material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintain inventory at planned levels.  This position requires the successful individual to Plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through production.  

Responsibilities: 

• Manage component supply and inventory levels for product line(s), plan and purchase material requirements, ensuring the flow of materials to the production floor. 

• Expedite and lead prioritization of critical inventory on receipt through receiving, IQA, and material handling. 

• Lead supply gap analysis, identify risks and mitigations, and clearly communicate findings to key stakeholders. 

• Escalate supply shortages with global sourcing and supplier engineering to expedite orders and alternate sourcing. 

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on assessment of their quality system and capabilities. 

• Understand and communicate component specifications to suppliers, including the ability to read drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) points. 

• Develop and enhance relationships with strategic supplier/partners. Serve as primary contact and foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. 

• Coordinate early supplier involvement in product development and purchase required materials to support product development and product launches. 

• Ensure that Confidentiality Agreements and necessary contracts are established with suppliers. 

• Manage the implementation of suppliers, including ensuring the completion of appropriate first articles and validations. 

Experience/Education: 

• Must have a Level 8 degree in a related field (Business, Supply Chain, or other) 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment 

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage long-term strategies 

• Buyer/Planner experience in the Electronics/Healthcare manufacturing industry is an advantage 

• SAP experience is essential; S4Hana is highly advantageous 

• Advanced Excel skills are essential 

• Data analytics is an advantage 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to plan strategically across production 

About Us 

Purpose and Passion – Comprehensive Benefits – Life-Work Integration – Career Growth 

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose – improving lives through your life’s work. 

As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen. 

Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  At Boston Scientific, we are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.  Should you require reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com as we are here to support you throughout your candidate journey.  A member of the TA Ireland team will contact you directly within 48 hours of receipt of your email.  

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