Strategic Sourcing - Category Manager

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Hybrid Roles:

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

About the Role:

  
The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist develops and executes sourcing strategies designed to reduce costs, enhance supplier value contributions, and establish a sustainable competitive edge in key direct sourcing categories. With a focus on the metals category, this role collaborates with divisional stakeholders to align and optimize sustainable sourcing strategies to achieve service and cost improvement targets, while leading a team of cross-functional partners in Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to execute project deliverables, ensure product quality, and drive cost savings.   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: 

1. Strategic Negotiation & Contracting 

• Lead complex, high‑value negotiations with full accountability. 

• Anticipate supplier behavior and align strategies with organizational priorities. 

• Interpret and manage complex contracts, guiding risk allocation and enforceability. 

2. Category & Supplier Strategy Development 

• Design and execute sourcing strategies for critical, high‑risk categories. 

• Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and global practices. 

• Drive initiatives to completion, delivering measurable impact. 

3. Supplier Relationship Management 

• Own strategic supplier relationships, resolving issues independently. 

• Build executive‑level supplier partnerships to support long‑term business goals. 

• Mentor team members on supplier management strategies. 

4. Communication & Stakeholder Influence 

• Deliver concise, executive‑ready presentations to senior leadership. 

• Anticipate questions and provide proactive answers. 

• Influence stakeholders up to VP level, balancing assertiveness with collaboration. 

5. Risk & Problem Solving Leadership 

• Address enterprise‑wide, ambiguous problems with cross‑functional solutions. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on supplier risk and strategy. 

• Continuously assess and mitigate geopolitical, financial, and supply risks. 

6. Leadership & Talent Development 

• Lead enterprise‑impacting initiatives, aligning senior stakeholders. 

• Provide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to team members. 

• Resolve high‑stakes conflicts and implement process improvements. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  

• Minimum 7.5 years of experience with strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing environment 

• Experience with supplier strategy development with effective decision-making with strong negotiation skills; ability to influence internal and external teams 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preferred more than 10 years of experience with strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing environment 

• Master’s degree or professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) 

• Experience working in medical devices or similarly regulated industry  

• Experience sourcing for and procuring metal components  

• Ability to work independently & collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects 

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented 

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels 

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively 

Requisition ID: 626675

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!

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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.