Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - SFMD

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 Sourced Finished Device category (SFMD), this role fosters collaboration between suppliers for products that support the Endoscopy Division 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.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing a team of Strategic Sourcing professionals and providing 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.
• Supplier Relationship Owner (SRO) for key suppliers, supporting execution and escalation for the various products. This includes:




• 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




• Identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their capabilities, capacity, and reliability to meet organizational needs
• Understanding and leveraging industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the sourcing function
• Maintaining compliance with 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 relevant discipline
• Minimum 10 years of procurement and strategic sourcing or supply chain management-related experience
• Minimum 3 years of people management and/or leadership experience
• Ability to travel globally up to 20%
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in business administration, supply chain management or engineering
• Experience with manufacturing and procurement of finished medical products
• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels in and outside of the organization

Requisition ID:615840

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!