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Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist - ExOps

intracept by boston scientificSaint Paul, MNManager L7
Supply Chain ManagersPurchasing ManagersPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Surgical and Medical Instrument ManufacturingMedical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist 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. The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist develops and implements sourcing strategies to reduce costs, increase supplier value, and build a sustainable competitive advantage in key external operations categories. Working with R&D and divisional stakeholders, this role identifies and engages external design partners to make early sourcing decisions that align and optimize sourcing strategies and advance product development, while balancing development speed, quality, and manufacturability to meet service and cost targets and ensure long-term supply continuity. Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.
Your responsibilities will include: Partnering with R&D to select suppliers that provide design services and drive commercial strategies that enable effective transition from design through manufacturing; support SOW development, BOM assessments, NRE and part-cost negotiations Partnering with divisional stakeholders to align project goals and organizational objectives; develop and leverage supplier relationships to deliver ideal outcomes that benefit all parties Establishing early supplier involvement with R&D to align on the category strategies, manage product costs, achieve project objectives and ensure timelines are met Establishing an optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure with supply base; maximize value through supplier contract negotiations and value improvements Managing supplier performance according to the category strategy and key differentiators; identify opportunities to improve total cost of ownership (TCO) Managing strategic supplier relationships and facilitating supplier business reviews to evaluate all aspects of quality, service, and cost to drive continuous value improvements Influencing team performance through shared vision and supportive leadership; coach and mentor cross-functional teams to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence Leading and supporting business process improvement projects and site purchasing team(s) as needed
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with strategy development with effective decision-making with strong negotiation skills; ability to influence internal and external teams
  • Experience with project management and peer leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)Experience working in medical devices or similarly regulated industry
  • Experience sourcing for and procuring metal components
  • Ability to work independently & collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively
Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. 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 status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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