Supplier Engineer

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated experienced Supplier Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

Supplier Engineer in the Materials Supplier Engineering Team: concentrates and is responsible for aspects of supplier selection. Our team plays a lead role in partnering with best in industry suppliers globally to provide materials, products, innovation, and services that drive competitive advantage for Boston Scientific.

New Product Development, Material Qualification and Continuous Improvement are the key streams of focus for the team across all purchased commodities in Boston Scientific.

The Supplier Engineering Team is also responsible for the technical leadership & support within the supply chain and achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical lead on Teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• Demonstrates Technical Leadership skills in Commodity Management.
• Interfaces with suppliers and category team members to support investigation of supplied material issues or supply constraints
• Partners with manufacturing, quality, and/or sustaining R&D/ DA/ PM to execute changes initiated by BSC or by the Suppliers, such as improvement projects, supplier capability, capacity and compliance projects
• Providing professional development opportunities and technical leadership to supplier engineers
• Responsible for Establishing & Achieving business objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
• Drives Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
• Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise. Works with Quality, Procurement & Value Streams to resolve technical challenges.
• Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
• Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers
• Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
• Identifies and Drives Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.
• Deputize for Supplier Engineering Manager as required.

Education & Experience:

• An ability to demonstrate high standards of leadership and cultivate business relationships
• Strong Problem Solver
• A demonstrated track record in Project Management Skills
• Min 3-5 years of experience working in a regulated environment (Automotive, Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical)
• Coaching and development- team succession planning
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in Science or Engineering
• Previous experience of managing changes from a supplier management perspective desirable.

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 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!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com