Senior Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Services

 

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: 
The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will execute and drive end-to-end sourcing events for the operational spend of multiple categories within America’s Indirect Sourcing including Facilities, MRO, Professional Services and Capital Equipment, while providing excellent customer service to help stakeholders achieve department, divisional, and global goals and initiatives.
 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders to achieve annual cost savings and value contribution targets
• Analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate price and obtain the best value for customers
• Executing end-to-end sourcing events to align with stakeholder goals; develop and review sourcing event documentation and analyze requests for proposals or quotes 
• Analyzing supplier financials and capabilities to drive supplier selection and negotiate favorable payment terms
• Partnering with BSC’s legal team to negotiate, develop and manage supplier contracts; review and approve terms to ensure alignment with stakeholder goals
• Managing supplier relationships to resolve inquiries and disputes for internal customers 
• Educating internal stakeholders on BSC’s Sourcing and Financial policies 

 
Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 3 years of strategic sourcing experience
• Working knowledge of end-to-end procurement process and contract management
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. SAP and Ariba) 

 
Preferred qualifications: 

• Knowledge of medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Effective negotiation skills; results-driven with ability to meet target goals and objectives 
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience managing change and ambiguous situations; effective conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels (written and verbal) 
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; analytical decision-making

 

The expected annualized base pay range for this position at this location is $70,700 – 134,300 plus annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.  At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Boston Scientific considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location. 
 

Requisition ID: 577889

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 w