Category Manager - Electronics A&I

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

6d•$102,100 - $194,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager serves as the strategic sourcing lead for acquisition integrations involving implantable electronics technologies and is responsible for identifying suppliers and supply chain, while assessing the technical, quality, and commercial risks associated with acquired businesses to make recommendations that support long-term business success. This role works across business units and collaborates with key OEM and component suppliers to represent the unique requirements of implantable electronics, while influencing integration decisions, negotiating commercial agreements, and establishing sustainable supply strategies to ensure product continuity, scalability, and profitability. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management, supply chain, engineering, or operations within a manufacturing environment
Experience managing complex supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
Experience with project management and risk assessment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in supply chain operations, engineering, business, or related field
Master's degree or professional certification (CPSM, PMP, CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or large-scale business integrations
Experience with highly regulated products (e.g. implantable, active implantable or Class III medical devices)
Experience working with electronics (semiconductor) suppliers, and electronic component supply chains
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate effectively with executive and technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Serving as the strategic sourcing representative for post-acquisition integration activities to assure the unique sourcing, reliability, quality, traceability, and lifecycle requirements of electronic products throughout integration planning and execution
Assessing supplier, component, manufacturing, and commercial risks associated with acquired products and supply chains; develop mitigation recommendations for integration teams
Evaluating supplier networks, contracts, sourcing models, and supply continuity risks to support integration decision-making
Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop integration roadmaps and long-term supply strategies
Building and maintaining relationships with critical OEMs, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers to ensure business continuity and strategic alignment
Leading negotiations for supply agreements, quality agreements, pricing, capacity commitments, business continuity provisions, and other commercial arrangements
Influencing acquisition and integration stakeholders to proactively address supply chain risks, supplier gaps, and operational challenges
Identifying opportunities to improve cost, resiliency, scalability, and overall total cost of ownership across acquired businesses
Supporting the transfer and integration of supplier relationships, contracts, and sourcing processes into Boston Scientific systems and governance models
Providing thought leadership on implantable electronics supply markets, supplier capabilities, technology trends, and sourcing best practices