Category Manager - Extrusions

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; Costa Rica-Coyol; Costa Rica-Heredia; Ireland-Clonmel; Ireland-Cork; Ireland-Galway; US-IN-Spencer; US-MN-Arden Hills

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:
The Category Manager is responsible for establishing and managing key and complex supplier relationships to build resiliency into the supply chain and ensure continuity of supply.  With a focus on the Plastics, Resins, and Chemicals category (PRC), this role is responsible for executing projects designed to reduce costs, mitigate risks, improve quality, and support continued category growth.  The incumbent will work cross-functionally within the organization to drive alignment to category strategies and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives and drive meaningful change.  At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their capabilities, capacity, and reliability to meet organizational needs
• Nurturing and managing key supplier relationships; negotiate and manage contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines; implement corrective actions as necessary
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activities with overall business objectives and drive continuous improvement
• Driving cost reduction initiatives through competitive bidding, effective negotiation, and creative cost structure solutions
• Understanding and leveraging industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the sourcing function
• Maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures to support the BSC commitment to patient safety and product quality

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management
• Ability to travel globally up to 15%
   

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Experience with sourcing extruded plastic components
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels both internally and externally
• Project management and leadership experience with ability to influence internal and external teams
• Effective decision-making and negotiation skills with ability to work independently to drive results
• Organized and detail oriented with strong critical thinking and analytical skills 
   

Requisition ID: 598940

Minimum Salary: $99100 

Maximum Salary: $188300 

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).

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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 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.