Specialist, Sr Sourcing

Dorado, PR, US, 00646             ·            Full time

Work mode:  Hybrid

Onsite Location(s):   Dorado, PR, US, 00646

Additional Location(s):  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.

Specialist, Sr Sourcing

Developing and executing optimal Procurement & Sourcing strategies through the selection, development and management of supplier relationships. Drive procurement/supplier initiatives to meet overall supply requirements whilst implementing sustainable cost reduction & service improvements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implemented of Procurement & Sourcing Strategies, resulting in a strong supply base that continuously creates a sustainable competitive advantage.
• Develop Annual Sourcing Business Plans that will reflect year-over-year cost reductions, quality enhancements and overall continuous improvement.
• Provides strategic influence while building value-adding relationships with key suppliers and internal customer groups by applying advanced knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, tools and technology.
• Drives best practices in the site in support of becoming a World Class Sourcing Organizations
• Strives to be a trusting, reliable, credible and insightful advisor to BSC stakeholders
• Committed to continuous improvement across Indirect Sourcing processes
• Develop, implement and manage processes for supply-related problem resolution.
• Collaborates with the site to identify spend reduction opportunities with Indirect Suppliers
• Works closely with stakeholders to conduct sourcing processes & RFPs according to BSC policies.
• Ensures stakeholders and suppliers comply with BSC sourcing procedures and policies.
• Leverages spend with South Region and Global Team sourcing for BSC
• Ensure contract management tools are used that will drive best in class supply management processes with Indirect suppliers
• Segments indirect suppliers into strategic, preferred and standard suppliers
• Identifies and works closely with Vendor Engineering, Buyers, and Procurement Manager, Global Sourcing and individuals from other divisions/plants to identifying and executing Cost Reduction opportunities.
• Optimize the sourcing and procurement processes with the use of E-Sourcing and Reverse Auctions Tools. They will benchmark best practices externally & internally and apply Lean concepts, supported by analytics, to design and implement optimally effective processes. 
• Reviews, assesses and maintains a base line costing model for the key spend items in each commodity that is aligned with the strategic direction of the function or commodity and continually identifies and refreshes the model based on market dynamics.
• Supports the creation, approval, and implementation of new company-wide policies. Works with Management to implement trending, monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.
• Identifies, implements, and supports enabling technologies throughout the entire requisition to payment process.
• Leads contract negotiations, contract management, and vendor management activities such as strategic reviews and site visits.
• Introduces new technology, new materials and/or new suppliers to BSC. Identifies “best in class” suppliers.
• Conduct Strategic Business Reviews with Key suppliers
• Evaluate in-sourcing / outsourcing opportunities.
• Optimize the number of suppliers on the AVL
• Identify opportunities to mitigate or reduce against risk in the supply chain.
• Develop Annual Sourcing Business Plans that will reflect year-over-year cost reductions, quality enhancements and overall continuous improvement.

Management Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree +6 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.  MBA preferred
• Minimum of 6 years Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) and Supplier Relationship Management Experience in a manufacturing environment. Medical Device experience is an advantage.
• Experience managing optimal supplier contracts and negotiating value improvements
• Strategic thinker that is self-motivated & comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Direct Sourcing experience preferred
• SAP Experience an advantage
• Fully Bilingual

Requisition ID: 566223

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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.

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