Senior Indirect Sourcing Manager

Boston Scientific Medical Device (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Medical Device (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Indirect Sourcing Leader in Penang to develop and execute sourcing strategies for facilities, logistics, IT and related services. You will drive governance, supplier management and cost savings across multi-national operations.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in indirect sourcing, MNC background and a track record of leading procurement teams to achieve business goals within a global medical devices framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.
• More than 10 years of indirect sourcing experience.
• Independently leading categories such as Facilities, logistics & MRO; MNC experience preferred.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role in an MNC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across Distribution center and Manufacturing plant in Penang, Malaysia.
• Provide strategic influence with senior leadership to drive world-class procurement and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead enterprise governance and supplier management of outsourced service providers.
• Develop annual plans, set goals, analyze spend, and identify 3–5 year savings opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

People leadership

Category planning

Process re-engineering

Vendor negotiations

Supplier Management & Change Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferable

Job description

Boston Scientific Medical Device (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 4.1 View all jobs

As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across Distribution center and Manufacturing plant at Penang, Malaysia that results in sustainable competitive advantage.
• Provide strategic influence with Senior leadership in market to lead function to world class and review opportunities of continuous improvement
• Lead enterprise governance process and supplier management of outsourced service providers
• Develop annual plan, set goals & objectives, analyze spending & review with key stakeholders for alignment and develop potential savings funnel with view of 3-5 years.
• Lead sourcing for one or more spend categories like logistics, facilities, IT, Travel etc.
• Develop operating framework comprising of policies, tools and processes which is consistent with regional strategy and Global Priorities
• Lead and drive result in one or more categories assigned from time to time.
• Deliver end to end value by leveraging P2P processes and upgrading content Contracts, CBI, Catalog etc.
• Negotiate new agreements and SOWs in support of key sourcing areas.
• Periodic market analysis of functional strategy and make necessary changes
• Develop and lead team to support growth in markets and align them to category structure, enhance collaboration with Global Category Managers
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure all employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.

Job Requirements :

Candidate required process at least Bachelor's degree, Masters degree in Business management is preferable

More than 10 years of working experience in Indirect sourcing.

Independently leading categories such as Facilities, logistics & MRO. Working experience in Multi National Company (MNC) work environment is preferable.

At least 5 years of managerial role in MNC company.

Skill(s): Stakeholder Management, People leadership, Category planning , Process re-engineering, Vendor negotiations, Supplier Management & Change Management.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

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Your work can make a difference.

Imagine knowing that what you do every day contributes to technologies that help improve millions of lives.

For more than 45 years, Boston Scientific has been transforming lives through innovative medical technologies

And Penang is part of that global story.

Our Penang site became first manufacturing facility in Asia, with the plant completed in 2017. Today, we supports manufacturing and APAC regional distribution operations, connecting the work of our local teams with patients & healthcare systems around the world.

Here you can learn, collaborate, innovate & grow while contributing to a purpose bigger than any one role.

Your work can make a difference.

Imagine knowing that what you do every day contributes to technologies that help improve millions of lives.

For more than 45 years, Boston Scientific has been transforming lives through innovative medical technologies

And Penang is part of that global story.

Our Penang site became first manufacturing facility in Asia, with the plant completed in 2017. Today, we supports manufacturing and APAC regional distribution operations, connecting the work of our local teams with patients & healthcare systems around the world.

Here you can learn, collaborate, innovate & grow while contributing to a purpose bigger than any one role.