Boston Scientific Senior Sourcing Specialist - SFMD 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

152340311

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist partners ​with best in industry suppliers ​to provide materials, products, innovation, and services that drive a​ competitive advantage ​for Boston Scientific. This role is responsible for establishing and cultivating supplier relationships to drive global sourcing objectives and supplier initiatives to meet and exceed product quality and service, while delivering sustainable cost savings and mitigating risk in the supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with Sourced Finished Medical Devices (SFMD) manufacturers for capital equipment and single-use devices from contract manufacturers and/or OEM suppliers
• Utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies to lead category teams in refining and executing strategies that meet quality, service, and cost objectives
• Promoting continuous value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned supply base
• Overseeing contract and vendor management activities, such as strategic reviews, site visits, service escalations and risk mitigation; maintain supplier performance review metrics and scorecards
• Monitoring and reporting market dynamics and changes that affect internal client needs; identify category trends to drive continuous improvement with larger procurement team
• Partnering with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer and market profiles, share marketplace trends and best practices, increase value proposition, and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Collaborating with core teams to support projects for new product development, integrations, and transfers; align with strategic supply base to identify and mitigate risks, and deliver according to schedules and cost targets
• Leading negotiation processes and work with stakeholders and legal teams to execute contracts
• Managing the bidding process and annual operational budget to ensure inputs are correct; address proposed increases and prevent unfavorable purchase price variance (PPV)

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum 5yrs experience with strategic procurement (sourcing) and supplier relationship management
• Proficient in cost modeling and data analysis or similar quantitative skill
• Experience managing optimal supplier contracts and negotiating value improvements
• Experience with MS Office Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience working in medical device or similar regulated industry
• Experience working with acquisitions integration projects
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills, ability to influence internal and external teams
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively

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.