Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt 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:As part of the Indirect Sourcing organization, the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and implements sourcing strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage for the Global IT category, while managing critical activities to reduce costs without compromising quality. In this highly visible position, the incumbent will build and leverage relationships between suppliers and BSC sites, divisions and regional sourcing teams, and partner with IT leadership to achieve organizational and functional goals.Your Responsibilities will include:Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting.Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement programs.Perform cost optimization and comparative analysis to ensure cost-effective sourcing.Establish cross-functional teams to support project timelines, manage cost and achieve company performance goals.Strategically influence and build relationships with outside suppliers and respective internal leads to deliver optimal outcomes.Conduct periodic market analysis of rates and other commercial terms.Negotiate new agreements and SOWs in support of key sourcing areas.Build and develop effective partnerships with IT managers and business owners.Required qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.Minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing.Experience with project management and contract negotiations.Experience managing ambiguous situations with conflict resolution skills; strong interpersonal skills.Preferred qualifications:Master’s degree in any discipline.3 years of experience sourcing for IT solutions (i.e. hardware, software and services).Professional certification in supply chain management (CPMS, MCIPS or equivalent).Strong negotiation, project management and communication skills.Critical thinking and analytical skills.Requisition ID:

593618As 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.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 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.

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