Supplier Quality Manager

Boston Scientific•Spencer, IN

About The Position

This role presents a fast paced and dynamic leadership opportunity within the Global Supplier Quality Engineering organization. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of Supplier Quality Engineers for Spencer site. Leads a team to onboard, maintain and support material suppliers; investigate supplier-related material and service nonconformances; engage proactively with suppliers to reduce risk and drive continuous improvement. Generates and champions new ideas, approaches, initiatives. Operates with a global perspective across BSC sites, business units, and functions. Provides appropriate oversight, risk evaluation, and action to mitigate impact to Boston Scientific. This individual will work alongside a seasoned leadership team that is motivated to partner for success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
5+ years of related and progressive work experience in quality engineering within the medical device industry
3+ years demonstrated success leading and developing high performing teams
Project management experience
Leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills
Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
Solid computer skills: Minitab; MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace enabling all participants to contribute to their full potential in support of organizational objectives.
Leads team through setting a clear strategy and fosters a global culture to further Boston Scientific's world-class sourcing vision.
Attracts, develops, manages, and retains top talent. Ensures employees receive ongoing feedback, mentoring, training, and development opportunities.
Drives results by assigning clear authority and accountability, integrating and aligning efforts across value streams and functions, monitoring progress against objectives.
Responds resourcefully, flexibly, and positively when faced with new challenges, transitions, and demands.
Aligns the vision, mission, and values in decision-making and actions.
Coaches sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
Identifies and/or leads cross-department, cross-business unit, and/or cross-site projects while achieving strategic milestones.
Demonstrates proficient cross company communication, cultural sensitivity, and partnership in interactions with others.
Monitors, evaluates, and summarizes project progress and results.
Influences Sr. Management on potential improvements or enhancements to quality systems and processes for BSC and our suppliers.
Contributes to the development and oversight of organization budgets through regular cost analysis and spending.