Architect, Sr IT

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

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and has been recognized with the Catalyst Award in 2022, a prestigious recognition of diversity, equity and inclusion excellence. Also, we have a Gender Equality Policy to support our compromise.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes WFH and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

Purpose:

Boston Scientific is looking for an experienced Procure to Pay Architect to support the Procure to Pay cycle for our Magellan project (S4 HANA Green field business transformation) within our Enterprise competency center responsible for SAP. In October last year we completed a POC, and the first 2 sites are live on S/4HANA. We have a Roadmap defined for the next implementations.

You will become a part of the winning team that defines, delivers, and supports our Enterprise’s SAP environment.  In this role you will be a key participant on our team focused on supporting and rolling out S4 HANA functionality related to PTP for Boston Scientific’s global organization.     

You will be responsible for leading the technical direction, configuration, and ongoing operations. The successful candidate will partner with the leadership team to deliver solutions, strategies through engagement with external partners and internal experts and drive technical data strategy initiatives.

 Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• The candidate should possess deep skills and experience in design, implementation, and deployment of Procurement Processes in S/4 HANA (Direct procurement and Indirect Procurement)

• Strong functional knowledge of Procurement Processes and understanding on how Ariba integrates.
• Experience with Integrations with other SAP / 3rd Party Applications like SuccessFactors, Vertex will be a plus.
• Lead collaboration with business and other stake holders to understand the requirement and provide solution to meeting business needs in Procured to Pay area
• Evaluate change requests for feasibility, and adherence to global design. Focus on resolution tracking and problem escalation.
• Understand data needs and sources and guide the data integration aspects of the project
• Lead team in translating requirements into designs that leverage the best practices
• Appropriately communicate project status, escalates issues, and manage timelines
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and drive execution of improvement plan driving operational / strategic benefits.
• Works closely with the development team (internal and external) to assure a timely solution is delivered according to the specifications and implementation needs of the business
• Strong process background Standards/Governance/System Change Management
• Experience partnering with external vendors and business partners on projects, including working with geographically dispersed teams
• Exposure to Agile & Product Team Methodology will be plus.

Experience / Qualification                                                                                      

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of total experience in relevant technologies / workstreams.
• 5+ years of experience in Procure to Pay.
• At least one SAP S4 HANA implementation completed.
• Understanding the integration with various SAP modules like QM, SD, PP, QM, CO, PM, WM, and FI.
• Detailed knowledge of SAP Procure to Pay, Materials Management and Inventory Management processes, hands on experience in configuration of P2P and IM processes, including Vendor Management, Product Life Cycle Management, Inventory best practices.
• Strong/current experience with supply chain process to include Purchase order processing, Inventory management, Physical inventory and counting processes, Material staging for manufacturing
• Medical device, life sciences industry background preferred.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including oral, written, and listening skills with a track record of communicating complex concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff, including at senior executive levels
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with strong, proactive work ethic.
• A positive attitude, innovative and creative thinker.
• Responsible risk taking and risk management.
• Exceptional organizational & time management skills.

Requisition ID: 559842

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • 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’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.