Senior Indirect Sourcing Leader — Global Strategy

Boston Scientific Corporation; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Sourcing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies for the distribution center and manufacturing plant. You will lead governance, drive cost improvements, and partner with senior leadership to achieve world-class performance.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing across categories such as logistics, facilities, IT, and travel, building an operating framework aligned with regional strategies and global priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Masters preferred.
• 10+ years indirect sourcing experience.
• Experience leading facilities, logistics & MRO in an MNC.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role in an MNC.
• Skills: Stakeholder management, leadership, category planning, process re-engineering, vendor negotiations, supplier management & change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across a distribution center and manufacturing plant in Penang, Malaysia.
• Provide strategic influence with senior leadership to drive world-class performance and cost improvements.
• Lead enterprise governance and supplier management of outsourced providers.
• Develop annual plans, set goals, review spending, and identify 3–5 year savings opportunities.
• Lead sourcing for categories such as logistics, facilities, IT, and travel.
• Develop operating framework aligned with regional strategy and global priorities.
• Lead and drive results in assigned categories.
• Deliver end-to-end value by leveraging P2P processes and updating contracts and catalogs.
• Negotiate new agreements and SOWs for key sourcing areas.
• Conduct periodic market analysis and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Develop and lead teams to grow markets and align with global category managers.
• Support continuous improvement and ensure training and quality policy compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Category planning

Process re-engineering

Vendor negotiations

Supplier management & change mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Job description

Boston Scientific Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Sourcing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies for the distribution center and manufacturing plant. You will lead governance, drive cost improvements, and partner with senior leadership to achieve world-class performance.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing across categories such as logistics, facilities, IT, and travel, building an operating framework aligned with regional strategies and global priorities.