Boston Scientific Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist - Professional Services 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

677941600

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and implementing strategies for sourcing indirect goods and services to align with stakeholder goals, drive cost efficiency and ensure operational effectiveness
• Analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and obtain the best value for customers; monitor market trends and conditions to identify potential risks
• Executing end-to-end sourcing events to review requests for proposals or quotes; analyze supplier financials and capabilities to drive supplier selection
• Negotiating contracts and service agreements to secure favorable terms and pricing; review existing contracts and initiate renegotiations for renewals
• Partnering with BSC’s legal team to execute and manage supplier contracts; review and approve terms to ensure alignment with stakeholder goals
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders to achieve annual cost savings and value contribution targets
• Managing supplier performance to resolve inquiries and disputes for internal customers
• Educating internal stakeholders on BSC’s sourcing and financial policies to improve processes

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum 3 yrs of indirect sourcing experience and supplier relationship management
• Experience executing end-to-end sourcing process and contract management
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP and Ariba)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• 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
• 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.