Sourcing Specialist II
Sourcing Specialist II
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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific well give you the opportunity to harness all thats 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 well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.
Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow
We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist II on a permanent basis to join our team.
Job Purpose:
Supports Indirect Global Sourcing function by executing sourcing events from end to end and providing ad hoc analysis to Strategic Sourcing management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain supplier performance review metrics & scorecards
- Provide periodic and ad hoc indirect spend analysis reports
- Execute sourcing events from end to end including:
- Price negotiations
- Vendor quote tracking
- Supplier selection
- Contract review and approval
- Takes a strategic and long-term view of sourcing in identifying and developing innovative sources and contracts
- Supports and drives the stakeholder alignment:
- Supports the stakeholder identification
- Engages and ensures input from the stakeholders throughout the sourcing process
- Supports Sourcing Managers in the strategic planning and project sourcing execution process:
- Set up requirements for data analysis identify the right sources of information and sets up the channels to get the right information to the right person
- Coordinate the analytics of internal and external data and e-sourcing support
- Support development of Go-To-Market and negotiation strategies
- Provide support during the supplier screening and supplier selection process
- Performs supplier analysis including supplier financials and capabilities using available and defined sources of information
- Leads supplier Performance development activities and Management reviews
- Performs Sourcing and Category Management activities for projects with limited complexity:
- Executes end-to-end sourcing projects for less complex categories (in alignment with the Global Manager Sourcing)
- Partner with suppliers and stakeholders to purchase goods and services at an optimal price concurrent with maintaining Boston Scientific Quality standards
- Defines and prepares sourcing event documentation inclusive of requirements specifications and inputs
- Support suppliers and the organization throughout the process by resolving inquiries and disputes
- Adhere to company policies Sourcing Finance Quality Standard Operating Procedures Work Instructions and all Corporate policies
- Ensure compliance with the Boston Scientific Quality System and Approved Vendor List
- Analyse frequent spend and develop recommendations for improvement in cost and process
- Responsible for achieving annual cost savings and value contribution targets
- Negotiate favourable payment terms with suppliers Supplier Management:
- Monitors and communicates quality and delivery performance to the supplier
- Obtains bids to promote a competitive environment (locates interviews analyses and evaluates vendor capabilities to select suppliers partners with these suppliers to maximize company funds.)
- Responsible for resolving supplier-related problems (works closely with suppliers to assure a positive and professional relationship always establishing and maintaining open lines of communication.)
- Maintains awareness of market trends pertaining to their responsibility.
- Proactively engage with all internal Stakeholders/Business leaders and the Global / Regional Indirect Sourcing Team to understand create alignment and achieve their business strategies and objectives.
- Other Ad hoc or recurring assignments as the needs of stakeholders evolve
Education & Experience:
- NFQ level 8 in Business Supply Chain Technical or any other similar discipline
- Min 2years experience in a similar role
- Medical Device experience would be desirable but not essential
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management experience
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 isnt just business its personal. And if youre 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!
To search and apply for open positions visit: Boston Scientific we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
