Boston Scientific Category Manager - Maple Grove 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

188570623

US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing supplier performance and identifying opportunities within the Value Improvement Program to enhance Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Partnering with key stakeholders and leveraging supplier relationships to create a sustainable competitive advantage and mutually beneficial outcomes
• Developing should-cost models for major sub-commodities to drive negotiations and secure value improvements; manage supplier contracts
• Contributing to supplier stratification efforts and develop capability roadmaps with supplier engineering and Commodity Management as part of the commodity strategy.
• Initiating early engagement with new suppliers to achieve development goals, support project timelines, and manage product costs
• Engaging with site operational procurement teams to streamline operations
• Owning the annual budget process for assigned suppliers and resolve crises or systematic issues
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks within the commodity
• Sharing information with other Global Sourcing teams to optimize the supply base
• Fostering a continuous improvement work environment that supports BSC’s Quality Policy and Quality System; ensure proper training is completed and documented for all staff

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related field
• Minimum 5yrs of experience in sourcing, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management
• Strategy development experience with effective decision-making and negotiation skills; ability to influence internal and external teams
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects
• Proficient with MS Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience sourcing for metal components and suppliers
• Experience working in medical device or similar regulated industry
• 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 prioritize competing responsibilities 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.