Senior Sourcing Specialist

<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Sourcing Specialist</strong> on a permanent basis to join our team.</span></p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p><strong><span>Job Purpose:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span>Partner with best in industry suppliers to provide materials, products, innovation and services that drive a competitive advantage for Boston Scientific. Responsible for developing and executing optimal category &amp; sourcing strategies. Build &amp; enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing &amp; supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service &amp; deliver sustainable cost reductions, whilst reducing or mitigating risk in the Supply Chain.  Monitors market dynamics and communicates changes that affect internal client needs.  Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer/market profiles, share marketplace trends, share best practices, increase value proposition, and reduce TCO.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span><strong>Computer and Systems Knowledge:</strong>  </span><span>Strong knowledge of key Microsoft programs which may include SAP, Tableau, SQL and Ariba or other equivalent systems. May be involved in mentoring junior specialists in use of systems.</span></li> <li><strong>Indirect Sourcing knowledge &amp; provision of services.</strong></li> <li><span><strong>Project Management:</strong>  Leads sub-projects that are cross-functional and cross-network in nature. Directly responsible to achieve results.  Creates project plans (including contingency planning) for projects with direction.  Demonstrates accountability for project results regardless of outcome, including financial and schedule.</span></li> <li><span><strong>SI&amp;OP process knowledge:</strong>  (Direct Sourcing) Exhibiting strong functional knowledge of tools and techniques for demand planning and management. Understands supply and inventory operation planning cycles, inputs and outputs. Leverage knowledge to drive/influence conversations with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Uses demand and capacity planning when selecting/negotiating with suppliers.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Support NPD, transitions, and acquisitions:  </strong>Collaborate with and influence core teams for NPD, integration and transfers to support projects, identify and mitigate risk, align with strategic supply base, and deliver in accordance with schedules and cost targets. Responsible for tasks related to new vendor set up. Positioning new vendors to align with Global Sourcing standards and targets.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Partnering with Suppliers, Supplier Engineering, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, &amp; R&amp;D:</strong>  Develops and utilizes experience across various functions and sites both internally and externally to deliver greater results for BSC.   Develops self through partnerships and mentoring.  Thinks and acts win-win.   Creates an environment where individuals recognize each other's achievements.  Routinely sought out to participate on projects with others.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Negotiation (Pricing, Terms, etc.):  </strong>Has hands-on experience in leading and conducting negotiations Is aware of and comprehends the principles of negotiation. Is trained in both general and legal negotiations. Understands how business decisions and legal decisions work together in the negotiation process and knows who the decision-maker is in each negotiation. Owns the bidding process and helps with internal customers’ needs so those items can be achieved in the negotiation. Has a strong foundation in planning and preparation for negotiations.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Sourcing Methodology and Strategic Category Management Social Responsibility (environment, supplier diversity, etc.):  </strong>Utilizes strategic sourcing methodologies (spend analysis, market research, benchmarking, negotiation, contracting and continuous improvement) to lead the category team to refine and execute category strategies that incorporate stakeholder feedback and meet Global Sourcing objectives for Quality, Services and Cost. Advocates and socializes category strategies.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Supplier Management (Cont