Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist - Clinical

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; Costa Rica-Coyol; Costa Rica-Heredia; 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:
As part of the Global Clinical Sourcing team, the Sr. Indirect Sourcing Specialist supports internal customers across all divisions with negotiating, executing and managing commercial contracts with clinical vendors to deliver optimal outcomes for Boston Scientific.  This role collaborates with internal partners such as Clinical, Clinical Quality, Legal and Clinical Partnership Management to meet objectives and maintain compliance requirements. The incumbent will own and develop clinical sourcing processes, while implementing strategies that align with business objectives and drive cost savings.   NOTE: This is NOT a talent sourcing or recruitment role
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing and managing sourcing events to align with clinical category goals; create and lead RFIs/RFPs, analyze proposals, and facilitate supplier selection
• Negotiating and managing vendor contracts; track and report cost savings and avoidance
• Assisting category leader with preparing and distributing comprehensive reports on category performance
• Working with Clinical Partnership Management to manage vendor performance and maintain supplier performance review for commercial metrics and scorecards
• Assisting with quality processes including NCEPs and CAPAs as well as internal and external audits 
• Supporting procurement processes such as AVL updates and vendor changes; maintain relevant systems and databases
• Facilitating supplier business reviews and report to the Vendor Management Advisory Board (VMAB)
• Assisting with Annual Clinical Category Plan development; conduct research, data analytics and create presentation materials 

 
Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum 3yrs experience with contract management and negotiations
• Working knowledge of clinical trials and related processes
• Experience leading and managing multiple projects 
• Ability to travel up to 10%

 
 Preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering or science-related discipline 
• Experience with clinical sourcing, vendor management and/or procurement
• Experience with procurement tools and systems
• Experience managing outsourced Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Core Labs and/or Clinical Technology and services
• Experience with program management and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong decision-making skills with ability to influence internal and external teams
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables  
• Customer service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and effective communication 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project etc.

Requisition ID: 582331

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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