Senior Global Category Manager - Logistics

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough

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 core member of the Indirect Sourcing team, the Sr. Global Category Manager develops and executes global category strategies for the Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation services that support Boston Scientific’s worldwide operations. In partnership with stakeholders across Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality, this role ensures sourcing strategies are aligned with organizational goals and operational needs, while championing meaningful innovation, high performance, and global collaboration.  The incumbent will manage a broad portfolio of services including freight, warehousing, third-party logistics (3PL), customs brokerage, and final mile delivery to achieve sustainable cost reductions, mitigate supply chain risk and drive overall business objectives.

 

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:

• Leading global RFI/RFP processes including bid analysis, and contract negotiations with logistics service providers in conjunction with Global Transportation and internal stakeholders
• Establishing and leading cross-functional category councils to drive stakeholder engagement and ensure sourcing strategies align with business needs
• Collaborating with stakeholders to forecast and consolidate demand; identify and implement opportunities to reduce demand and optimize spend
• Gathering and analyzing global spend data, market trends, and supply chain risks to identify innovative solutions, optimize value improvement opportunities and cost savings
• Managing strategic supplier relationships via performance reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Integrating key pillars of indirect sourcing strategy, including cost leadership, supplier innovation, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability
• Negotiating value improvements and optimizing supplier contracts to ensure balanced engagement and competitive advantage
• Supporting new product development (NPD), transitions, and acquisitions by integrating logistics solutions that meet project timelines and cost targets
• Serving as a trusted advisor and partner to internal stakeholders to identify logistics needs and align sourcing strategies; ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all sourcing activities
• Promoting a work environment of continuous improvement and operational excellence

 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on global logistics, transportation, and distribution
• Experience with contract negotiation and strategic sourcing methodologies; ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives across multiple regions and business units
• Experience managing global supplier relationships including third-party logistics (3PL) providers, performance, and service optimization
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and value improvement programs
• Working knowledge of freight management (air, ocean, ground), warehousing, customs brokerage, and distribution network design
• Knowledge of logistics industry trends, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices
• Ability to travel up to 20% globally

 

Preferred qualifications:

• Effective project management and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Tableau, SAP, Ariba, or simila