Sourcing Specialist II

Sourcing Specialist II

Work mode : Hybrid

Onsite Location(s) : Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112

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.

About The Role :

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.

Sponsorship : Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Your Responsibilities Include :

• 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.

What We're Looking For :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.