Sr Sourcing Specialist

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Coyol

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes WFH and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About the role:

Responsible for developing and executing optimal commodity & sourcing strategies. Establish & enhance Supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, while reducing or mitigating risk in the Supply Chain. Responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning on optimal sourcing strategies to develop and implement one common Category Strategy for the assigned commodity.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Develops and implements Category Strategies in applicable sourcing categories that results in a sustainable competitive advantage.
• Manages strategic supplier relationships in line with the Category Strategy and understands the strategic differentiators for each supplier.
• Promotes and works towards balanced continuous (year-on-year) value improvement for all aspects of quality, service and cost with assigned supply base. Manages supplier performance and identifies Value Improvement Program's to improve TCO accordingly.
• Negotiates value improvements and manages optimal supplier contracts.
• Assists in the Supplier Stratification activities and develops capability roadmaps with Supplier Engineering and Category Management as part of the Category Strategy.
• Interacts with Site Operational Procurement Teams.
• Owns annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution. Promotes early supplier involvement in New Product Development to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost.
• Gathers Market Intelligence and trends for the Commodity and Sub-Commodities.
• Identifies risks within the commodity and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.
• Establishes relationship with R&D stakeholders related to the Category and facilitates the identification and evaluation of new materials or technologies to cover current and potential future BSC requirements.
• Build alignment between business needs and market dynamics.
• Identifies insourcing and outsourcing opportunities.
• Guide respective internal leads through a holistic & systematic category approach to material & supplier selection and management.
• Identifies all suitable suppliers per commodity and region per sample RFQ and develops comprehensive supplier knowledge & database.
• Work closely with and engages on proactive information sharing with other Global Sourcing Team Members to optimize supply base.
• Collaborate with Supplier Engineering to develop Should-Cost Models for major sub-commodities.
• Analyses data and develops tools to manage the Commodity.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or Field Related
• Minimum of 5 years Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) and Supplier Relationship Management Experience in a manufacturing environment. Medical Device experience is an advantage.
• Strategic thinker that is self-motivated & comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• SAP Experience an advantage
• MBA preferred
• English Level Desired 90% C+

Requisition ID: 610947

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.