Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Global Ops

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough

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.       

As a core member of the Indirect Sourcing team, this Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist develops and execute sourcing strategies for a broad portfolio of services that support Global Operations including managed facility services, security, and construction to achieve sustainable cost reductions, mitigate supply chain risk, and drive overall business objectives. Partnering with stakeholders across Global Operations, this role is responsible for managing complex sourcing initiatives end-to-end to ensure alignment  with organizational goals and operational needs, while exercising judgment to resolve issues of varying scope and complexity, while driving innovation, operational performance, and value improvement.

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.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading complex RFI/RFP processes, including sourcing strategy development, supplier engagement, bid analysis, negotiation strategy, and contract negotiations with facility service providers in conjunction with internal stakeholders
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned Facilities and Operational Services categories, including identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to forecast and consolidate demand, align sourcing strategies with business priorities, and support implementation of value improvement initiatives
• Gathering and analyzing global spend data, market trends, and supply chain risks to develop and implement solutions that drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and service improvements
• Managing strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, scorecards, governance routines, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve supplier performance
• Negotiating value improvements and optimizing supplier contracts to improve cost, service levels, commercial terms, and overall supplier performance
• Leading initiatives focused on supplier consolidation, preferred supplier utilization, and improved compliance with sourcing strategies and company policies
• Applying sourcing expertise, business judgment, and market knowledge to solve sourcing and supplier-related problems of varying scope and complexity
• Serving as a trusted advisor and partner to internal stakeholders to identify business needs, influence decision-making, and align sourcing strategies with operational and financial objectives; ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Working independently across multiple sourcing initiatives while appropriately escalating complex or high-risk issues
• Supporting and providing guidance to less experienced team members on sourcing processes, tools, and best practices
• Promoting a work environment of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field with at least 4 years of procurement experience
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across indirect procurement or facility services-based categories
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, including RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, and contract award recommendations
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and driving value improvement initiatives
• Experience managing global supplier relationships, including performance and service optimization
• Ability to analyze spend, supplier capabilities, and market data to develop recommendations and support decision-making

Preferred qualification

• Experience managing multiple sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Tableau, SAP, Ariba, or similar systems 
• Proficient in AI applications (CoPilot, ChatGPT, Deep Research, etc.)
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
• Effective project management and communication skills

Requisition ID: 631018

Minimum Salary: $97900 

Maximum Salary: $186000 

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.

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.