Sourcing Specialist II

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

60d•$58,200 - $110,500

About The Position

The Global Sourcing Mission at Boston Scientific: Partner with best-in-industry suppliers to provide materials, products, innovation, and services that drive a competitive advantage for Boston Scientific. Join our sourcing team to help us fulfill this mission and advance science for life! At Boston Scientific, the Sourcing Specialist II is responsible for developing and executing category and sourcing strategies for electronic categories that meet and exceed product quality and achieving service and cost improvement targets. The sourcing specialist II will lead a category team of cross-functional partners in Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to achieve objectives and collaborate with divisional stakeholders to align on optimal sourcing strategies for New Product Development, while fostering an environment of continuous improvement that supports Boston Scientific's Quality Policy, Quality System, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Supplier Relationship Management
Proficient with MS Office Excel and other applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Supplier Relationship Management
Master's Degree or professional certification (i.e., CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
Experience sourcing for electronic components or medical devices.
Experience working in medical device or similar regulated industry.
Strong data analysis skills, with ability to translate data into strategy
Ability to take direction and coaching from mentors
Strong 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.

Responsibilities

Establishing category strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage.
Managing strategic supplier relationships in line with company and category expectations
Negotiating and executing contracts that deliver the best outcomes for Boston Scientific
Driving sustained year-over-year value improvement related to quality, service, and cost.
Defining technology roadmaps that align with long-term product and patient needs.
Collaborating with Supplier Engineering to develop should-cost models.
Gathering and analyzing market intelligence to report on trends, risks, etc.
Identifying market and sourcing risks; work with stakeholders to define and execute mitigation plans.
Providing key data analytics and reporting to support category and supplier strategies
Supporting the broader sourcing team with data analytics and supplier communications
Providing source selection recommendations for new products that align with the category strategy.
Driving early supplier involvement with R&D to achieve development objectives, timelines, and reduce costs.
Facilitating supplier business reviews; attend on-site supplier visits for assessments, negotiations, business reviews, etc.
Facilitating the identification and evaluation of new materials and technologies
Identifying and rationalizing insourcing vs. outsourcing opportunities
Supporting or leading business process improvement projects
Providing escalation support to site purchasing teams as required