Buyer - P3

Additional Location(s):  N/A

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.       

Buyer - P3 (Buyer III)

Purpose Statement

Procures machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Indirect buyers may do some sourcing activity.  Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.

Key Responsibilities

•  Computer and Systems Knowledge:  Intermediate knowledge of key microsoft programmes in addition to SAP and Rapid Response
• Inventory Management: Understands and develops inventory plan for commodities under buyer code. Adhere to inventory plan throughout the year managing headwinds and tailwinds appropriately.  Ability to balance long-term needs with short-term reqts.  May r
• Project Management: Member of projects or sub-projects that are cross-functional and cross-network in nature. Directly responsible for actions and analysis to achieve results.  Executes to project plans (including contingency planning) for projects with direction.  Demonstrates accountability for action items and data provide.
• SI&OP participation:  Manage purchase orders with the vendor ensuring sufficient inventory in house to met build plan. Operate within safety stock guidelines. Share forecasts with suppliers. Identify future supply risks. Understand demand changes. May req
• Support NPD, transitions, and acquisitions:  Responsibility during TDP/PDP  is limited to delivery tracking post-PO submission to supplier. DP responsible for placement of First Article PO during PDPDP to ensure standard cost is provided to Finance and updated on SAP prior to receipt of First Article material. DP to own creation of info record, material master (review), & source list. Ensure component availability for ramp/launch. Mgt oversight/coaching may be required
• Partner with Operations, Global Sourcing, Global Supply Chain Planning, Supplier Engineering, Supplier Quality: Proactively works with Manager to identify personal and business development opportunities, as well as networking opportunities.  Seeks out opportunities to gain additional insight beyond current function to deliver great results for BSC.  Thinks and acts win-win.  Receives positive feedback related to engagement and interaction in team settings.
• AOP and results (PPV): Continues to build knowledge base on strategic implications for the annual PPV .  Is responsible to place PO's at correct pricing to avoid unfavorable PPV (including tiered pricing). Mgt support and coaching may be required
• Purchase Order & Invoice Management:  Ensure sufficient purchase order coverage in place to support committed build plan. Ensure inventory arrives on time and in full. Ensure invoice issues are dealt with in a timely fashion to avoid credit hold with supp
• MRP: Ensure there is sufficient stock to support requirements in line with MRP. Working with suppliers to accommodate increases/decreases in MRP. Work with senior team members/SAP BPL to identify and correct MRP errors.  Mgt and/or mentor coaching and su
• Supply Management utilizing KPIs: Demonstrate understanding of Supplier Scorecard Metrics and provide data as required to populate and support supplier scorecard development and updates.
• VIP: Continues to build capability and actively contributes to planning and management of cross-functional, cross-site, multi-supplier, VIP implementations with Mgt oversight and coaching.

Special Position Requirements:

• 3+years of experience in purchasing, production or planning or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Master’s degree is a Plus

• Experience with SAP or MRP systems
• Experience in RR preferable
• 3 + years of experience in a related position
• Flexibility to travel, and flexible schedule to accommodate different time zones
• Strong communications skills with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement Experience
• Manage priorities / Multitasking effectively

• Proven Negotiation Skills
• Power BI Knowledge is a plus
• Administration, Material Management, Engineering bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Medical Device and /or Pharmaceutical

• Fully Bilingual

Requisition ID: 617476

Minimum Salary: $49000 

Maximum Salary: $93100 

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 identity, 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.