Supplier Relationship Manager - Maple Grove

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

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:
In support of Global Sourcing, the Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for managing key supplier relationships to enhance and align with the commodity strategy and ensure a consistent balance of value year over year across quality, service, and cost. This role will exert strategic influence and foster beneficial relationships with active third-party suppliers and relevant internal teams to boost sourcing efficiency.  NOTE: This is a hybrid position, which will require you to work onsite at least 3 days per week.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing supplier performance and identifying opportunities within the Value Improvement Program to enhance Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Partnering with key stakeholders and leveraging supplier relationships to create a sustainable competitive advantage and mutually beneficial outcomes
• Developing should-cost models for major sub-commodities to drive negotiations and secure value improvements; manage supplier contracts
• Contributing to supplier stratification efforts and develop capability roadmaps with supplier engineering and Commodity Management as part of the commodity strategy.
• Initiating early engagement with new suppliers to achieve development goals, support project timelines, and manage product costs
• Engaging with site operational procurement teams to streamline operations
• Owning the annual budget process for assigned suppliers and resolve crises or systematic issues
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks within the commodity 
• Sharing information with other Global Sourcing teams to optimize the supply base
• Fostering a continuous improvement work environment that supports BSC’s Quality Policy and Quality System; ensure proper training is completed and documented for all staff

 

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related field 
• Minimum 5yrs of experience in sourcing, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management 
• Strategy development experience with effective decision-making and negotiation skills; ability to influence internal and external teams
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects 
• Proficient with MS Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.) 
• Ability to travel up to 10%

 
Preferred qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) 
• Experience sourcing for metal components and suppliers
• Experience working in medical device or similar regulated industry
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively

Requisition ID: 584193

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!

 

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