Strategic Sourcing Manager II

Manufacturing & Operations        ·        Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311       ·       Full time

Boston Scientific’s hybrid workplace includes remote and onsite roles. By applying to this position, you will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working location with your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Remote Eligible: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s): Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311

Additional Locations: N/A

Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Strategic Sourcing Manager II

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific, the Strategic Sourcing Manager II is responsible to develop and implement sourcing strategies and ongoing management of critical activities to reduce costs without compromising quality in key sourcing categories. The individual will be responsible for strategic sourcing, negotiations and management of major contracts for the company, focused on the SFMD products for the IC & PI Divisions.  In addition, this position is responsible for leveraging relationships between BSC divisions, functional groups and strategic supplier base to improve organizational efficiency and optimize business and financial opportunities.

Your Responsibilities Include: 

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in key sourcing categories that results in a sustainable competitive advantage.
• Provide strategic influence while building relationships with outside suppliers and respective internal leads to increase organizational integration and efficiency.
• Lead enterprise governance process and supplier management of SFMD products (including the development and implementation of key performance metrics).
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual supplier business meetings.
• Guide respective internal leads through a holistic & systematic category approach to supplier selection and management.
• Establish early, new supplier involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost.
• Manage outsourcing contract compliance.
• Manage cross functional teams in driving solutions to supply disruptions at suppliers
• Negotiate new agreements and SOWs in support of key sourcing areas.
• Support function in due diligence and solution creation for new business activities including acquisitions and outsourcing opportunities.
• Conduct periodic market analysis of rates and other commercial terms.
• Understand and promote best practices in sourcing.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure all employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience
• 15+ years of related sourcing experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Position is based in Maple Grove, hybrid working model to include in the office at least 2 times a week
• Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, at least 25% of the time
• People leadership experience, leading at least 2 employees for a minimum of 4 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of medical device experience
• Sourcing of manufactured products

Requisition ID: 556427

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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