Boston Scientific Senior Sourcing Specialist - Silicone 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

278887040

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing category strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage
• Managing supplier relationships to align with company and category expectations; facilitate supplier negotiations, business reviews and on-site assessments
• Negotiating and executing contracts that deliver the best outcomes for Boston Scientific
• Driving sustained value improvement related to quality, service, and cost
• Defining technology roadmaps to align with long-term product and patient needs
• Collaborating with supplier engineering teams to build a pipeline of Value Improvement Projects
• Gathering and analyzing market intelligence to identify and report on supplier capabilities and trends; work with stakeholders to mitigate risks
• Providing supplier selection recommendations to align with category strategies for new products
• Driving supplier engagement with R&D to achieve development objectives, timelines and reduce costs
• Leading and supporting business process improvement projects; provide support to site materials teams as needed

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field
• Minimum 3yrs experience with strategic sourcing, supply chain management or supplier relationship management
• Experience with MS Office Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 15%

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 sourcing for silicone resins and/or injection molded components
• Working knowledge of SAP and ERP systems
• Strong decision-making and negotiation skills, ability to influence internal and external teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented

The expected annualized base pay range for this position at this location is $67,500 - 128,200 plus annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Boston Scientific considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location.

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.