Senior Supplier Engineer Manager

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Job Title: Senior Supplier Engineer Manager

Location: Shanghai

About the Role:

 The Supplier Engineer Manager leads the supplier engineering staff in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies to achieve Global Sourcing objectives including new product support, supplier performance, supplied material risk mitigation and executing materials cost improvement projects. This role is responsible for developing partnerships with internal customers and external suppliers to sustain and improve existing and new finished device products. The incumbent is expected to lead and influence cross-functional resources, while utilizing project management and problem-solving skills to manage multiple issues and meet project objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

Leading the supplier engineer team in supporting externally manufactured finished device products and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

• Work with the procurement, planning, R&D, project managers, and supplier quality teams, to define team priorities and objectives – supplier performance, mitigating supply risks, generating and execution of Value Improvement Projects
• Developing and monitoring the annual budget, adjust as appropriately
• Defines the organizational structure of the Supplier Engineering team to align with the needs of the organization. Evaluates and assesses skill needs of staff on a continuous basis to ensure appropriate competencies as future workforce. 
• Interface effectively with internal key stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver technical strategies for key suppliers and materials.
• Investigating and evaluating new and existing technologies to use in future products and improve the quality and reliability of current products.
• Lead technical investigations of supplied material issues or supply constraints.
• Cost reduction strategies development and execution through Value Improvement Projects with all Tiers of suppliers in the supply chain.
• Collaborates with other BSC cross functional teams in identifying insourcing / outsourcing opportunities
• Development of new or existing supply base, plus supplier integrations for M&A
• Fostering a diverse work environment by recruiting, coaching, and developing talent
• Manage and support the maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies Procedures, systems and tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science-based discipline required
• 10+ years supplier engineering or medical device manufacturing related experience
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking and analytical skills
• 5+ years’ experience in people management with leadership skills
• Ability to travel 20%

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Understanding about medical device quality requirements, qualification, acceptance, inspection, and change control processes
• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships

Requisition ID: 594528

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!