Boston Scientific Global Strategic Sourcing Intern 

United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul 

374537751

US-MN-Arden Hills

This position will be posted from September 3rd to November 8th, 2024

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers.

Benefits:

• Corporate housing & relocation assistance or living stipend available for those who meet eligibility requirements

• Half-day Fridays all through the summer

• Free on-campus fitness center & group fitness classes

• Events throughout the summer include Intern social outings, volunteer day, ice cream & BBQs at the park, opportunities to learn about other BSC sites/departments and network cross-functionally with leadership and peers, and more!

• Casual, comfortable dress code and inclusive company culture
  

Partner with best-in-industry Suppliers to provide Materials, Products, Innovation, and Services that drive a competitive advantage for Boston Scientific. Responsible for developing and executing optimal commodity & sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build & enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, whilst reducing or mitigating risk in the Supply Chain.

• Monitors market dynamics and communicates changes that affect internal client needs.

• Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer/market profiles, share marketplace trends, share best practices, increase value proposition, and reduce TCO.

• Responsibilities may include negotiations for price centric products and services with supervision, but is primarily involved in supporting others.

• Under direction utilizes strategic sourcing methodologies (spend analysis, market research, benchmarking, negotiation, contracting and continuous improvement) to support the category team to refine and execute category strategies that incorporate stakeholder feedback and meet Global Sourcing objectives for Quality, Services and Cost.

• Represents organization with integrity as a primary contact on supplier contracts. Responsible for contract and vendor management activities such as strategic reviews and site visits.

• Maintains supplier performance review metrics & scorecards.

• Coordinates commercial actions with internal stakeholders.

• Supports identification and mitigation of risk.

• Supports service escalations.

• Support documentation for annual budget process for all assigned suppliers. Ensure inputs are correct, work to prevent supplier-related unfavorable PPV and address any proposed increases. Seek out cost reductions with supply base at every opportunity.

• Establish and cultivate internal and external business relationships to drive from concept to the completion of value improvement projects. May participate in project teams.
  

Qualifications:

• Current Bachelor's student in your Junior or Senior year or grad student. Must have at least one semester of school left post-internship to qualify.

• Pursuing degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or related field

• Training or experience with cost modeling, data analysis and negotiation

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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.