Material Program Lead II

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 part of the supplier engineering function, the Material Program Lead serves as the central facilitator between global sourcing and product development teams to drive supply chain development. This individual contributor role partners with cross-functional engineering and technology category teams to mitigate risks, develop and procure materials, while driving component production readiness for new and next generation products.  NOTE: This position is hybrid, which will require you to work on-site at least three days a week.  
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving execution of supplier management projects, which includes delegating tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans
• Identifying roadblocks that impact project success; identify solutions for resource allocation, changes in project requirements, and other potential issues
• Communicating updates on project deliverables; collaborate with category teams, customers and related stakeholders to address and resolve issues 
• Facilitating efforts between project and category teams to drive component production readiness, cost reduction, and design for manufacturability
• Utilizing business knowledge and influence to drive tasks to completion and build technical expertise among cross-functional engineering teams to support future projects and programs 
• Partnering with direct purchasing and project teams to procure required materials 
• Identifying process improvement opportunities to drive efficiency for the material program management team and support product life cycle process

 
Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline with a minimum 2 years of engineering experience 
• Project management experience with ability to create process flows and execute deliverables
• Ability to travel 10% (globally)

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of medical device industry experience 
• Experience managing large-scale and complex projects involving multiple functions and sites
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations with strong conflict management and resolution skills
• Leadership skills with ability to influence change and drive performance cross-functionally
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels (written and verbally)
• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities effectively 
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; analytical and process-driven
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain relationships

Requisition ID: 590156

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

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 ric