Sourcing Specialist II

2 weeks ago

Spencer, United States Boston Scientific Full time
About the Role

The Sourcing Specialist II is a key member of the procurement team, responsible for developing and executing optimal commodity and sourcing strategies for the metals team in Spencer. This role requires strong supplier relationship management skills, with a focus on driving sourcing and supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service, and deliver sustainable cost reductions while reducing or mitigating risk in the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic influence while building value-add relationships with engaged 3rd party suppliers and internal stakeholders to increase sourcing efficiency.
  • Promote and work towards balanced continuous value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned supply base. Manage supplier performance and identify Value Improvement Programs to improve TCO accordingly.
  • Ensure optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure to ensure maximum value is realized.
  • Negotiate value improvements and manage optimal supplier contracts.
  • Assist in the Supplier Stratification activities and develop capability roadmaps with Supplier Engineering and Commodity Management as part of the Commodity Strategy.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships in line with the Commodity Strategy and understand the strategic differentiators for each supplier.
  • Interact with Site Operational Procurement Teams.
  • Own annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution.
  • Establish early, new supplier involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost.
  • Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC's Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure all employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
  • Gather Market Intelligence and trends for the Commodity and Sub-Commodities.
  • Define, build, and plan alignment on Commodity Strategy for assigned commodity.
  • Identify risks within the commodity and work closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.
  • Lead R&D communications related to the Commodity and facilitate the identification and evaluation of new materials or technologies to cover current and potential future BSC requirements.
  • Build alignment between business needs and market dynamics.
  • Identify insourcing and outsourcing opportunities.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies in key sourcing categories that result in a sustainable competitive advantage.
  • Guide respective internal leads through a holistic and systematic category approach to material and supplier selection and management.
  • Establish early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost.
  • Identify all suitable suppliers per commodity and region per sample RFQ and develop comprehensive supplier knowledge and database.
  • Work closely with and engage on proactive information sharing with other Global Sourcing Team Members to optimize supply base.
  • Develop Should-Cost Models for major sub-commodities.
  • Analyze data and develop tools to manage the Commodity.
  • Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC's Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure all employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 3+ years Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing with experience in Supplier Relationship Management.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
About Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science for over 40 years, 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.

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 Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran's status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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 applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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