Senior Sourcing Specialist - Equipment 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 Sourcing Specialist will execute and drive end-to-end sourcing events for the operational spend of multiple categories within the Americas’ Indirect Sourcing division including capital equipment, facilities, MRO and professional services, while providing excellent customer service to help stakeholder achieve department, divisional, and global initiatives.

 

Your Responsibilities Include: 

• Facilitating end-to-end sourcing events, which will include reviewing and analyzing requests for proposals and/or quotes as well as analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers to drive alignment and achieve goals such as annual cost savings and value contribution targets
• Developing and managing supplier contracts; work with legal team to review, negotiate and approve contract terms; negotiate favorable payment terms and pricing to obtain best value
• Analyzing supplier financials and capabilities to drive supplier selection 
• Supporting suppliers with resolving inquiries and disputes; build and manage supplier relationships
• Educating internal stakeholders on BSC’s sourcing and financial policies 

 

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 4 years of experience in strategic sourcing
• Working knowledge of end-to-end procurement process 
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint with working knowledge of SAP and Ariba 

 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Knowledge of medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Experience with contract management with effective negotiation skills
• Results-oriented 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
   

Requisition ID: 575191

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 work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

 

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

 

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have