Senior Sourcing Specialist - ExOps

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

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 Sr. Sourcing Specialist partners ​with best in industry suppliers ​to provide materials, products, innovation, and services that drive a​ competitive advantage ​for Boston Scientific. This role is responsible for establishing and cultivating supplier relationships to drive global sourcing objectives and supplier initiatives to meet and exceed product quality and service, while delivering sustainable cost savings and mitigating risk in the supply chain.  The incumbent is also expected to manage contract manufacturers (CM) and/or OEM Suppliers of Sourced Finished Medical Device (SFMD), while focusing on new product development (NPD) and sustaining projects for the External Operations team.

 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with Sourced Finished Medical Devices Manufacturers for Capital Equipment and/or Single Use Devices from Contract Manufacturers and/or OEM Suppliers
• Utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies to lead category teams in refining and executing strategies that meet quality, service, and cost objectives
• Promoting continuous value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned supply base
• Overseeing contract and vendor management activities, such as strategic reviews, site visits, service escalations and risk mitigation; maintain supplier performance review metrics and scorecards
• Monitoring and reporting market dynamics and changes that affect internal client needs; identify category trends to drive continuous improvement with larger procurement team    
• Partnering with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer and market profiles, share marketplace trends and best practices, increase value proposition, and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Collaborate with core teams to support projects for new product development, integrations, and transfers; align with strategic supply base to identify and mitigate risks, and deliver according to schedules and cost targets 
• Leading negotiation processes and work with stakeholders and legal teams to execute contracts
• Managing the bidding process and annual operational budget to ensure inputs are correct; address proposed increases and prevent unfavorable purchase price variance (PPV)

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum 5yrs experience with Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) and Supplier Relationship Management 
• Proficient in cost modeling and data analysis or similar quantitative skill
• Experience managing optimal supplier contracts and negotiating value improvements
• Experience with MS Office Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.) 
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) 
• Experience working in medical device or similar regulated industry
• Experience working with Finished Medical Devices- Contract Manufacturers and/or OEM Suppliers
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills, ability to influence internal and external teams
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively

Requisition ID: 624810

Minimum Salary: $71500 

Maximum Salary: $135800 

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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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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.