Principal Sourcing Specialist - ExOps

Principal Sourcing Specialist - ExOps

In support of the External Operations division, the Principal Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing analytical and robust approaches to support strategic sourcing strategies that result in lower total costs, greater supplier value contributions and a sustainable competitive advantage within key sourcing categories.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Managing strategic supplier relationships according to the sourcing strategy and strategic differentiators for each supplier
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks within the supplier base
• Promoting continuous value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned supply base
• Managing supplier performance and identifying Value Improvement Programs to improve the total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Establishing an optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure with supply base to ensure the maximum value is realized, including negotiations on supplier contracts and value improvements
• Overseeing the annual budget process for assigned suppliers and resolving systematic issues
• Establishing early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost
• Gathering market intelligence and trends for category development and optimization
• Providing acquisition integration and new product development support as needed
• Leading continuous improvement projects within the sourcing team to enhance performance

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