Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – PRC

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; Costa Rica-Coyol; Costa Rica-Heredia; Ireland-Cork; Ireland-Galway; US-MN-Maple Grove

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:

As a key member of the Global Supply Chain organization, the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager leads a team of specialists in the development and execution of sourcing strategies to establish a sustainable competitive edge and achieve outstanding results in quality, service, and cost. With a focus on the Plastics, Resins & Chemicals category (PRC), this role fosters collaboration between suppliers and all BSC sites and divisions to manage critical activities and meet business objectives, while promoting a work environment that operates according to regulatory guidelines and in compliance with the Quality Policy and Quality System. 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing a team of Strategic Sourcing professionals and provide guidance, training and opportunities for development; conduct employee reviews and implement corrective actions to achieve top performance
• Developing and implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identifying potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, capacity, and reliability to meet organizational needs
• Nurturing and managing supplier relationships; negotiate and manage contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines; implement corrective actions as necessary
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activities with overall business objectives and drive continuous improvement
• Driving cost reduction initiatives through competitive bidding, effective negotiation, and supplier consolidation
• Understanding and leveraging industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the sourcing function
• Maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures to support the BSC commitment to patient safety and product quality

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or other relevant discipline
• Minimum 10 years of procurement or related supply chain management experience
• Minimum 3 years of people management and/or leadership experience
• Ability to travel globally up to 15%

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with sourcing plastics, resins and/or chemicals
• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels in and outside of the organization
• Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or engineering
• Professional certifications – CPIM, CPSM, CPSD, CPCM, Six Sigma Black Belt

Requisition ID: 598673

Minimum Salary: $122100 

Maximum Salary: $232000 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com–will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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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