Hybrid Global Electronics Sourcing Strategist II

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Arden Hills, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Minneapolis is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute category strategies for off-the-shelf electronic components, collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet quality, service and cost targets.

The role supports site materials teams, travels up to 20%, and operates in a regulated medical-device environment. The position offers a hybrid work model with no visa sponsorship; compensation ranges reflect location and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of experience in sourcing/supply chain management or supplier relationship management.
• Experience with MS Office Excel and other applications (Word, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Establishing category strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage.
• Managing strategic supplier relationships in line with company and category expectations.
• Supporting negotiating and executing contracts that deliver the best outcomes.
• Driving sustained year-over-year value improvement related to quality, service, and cost.
• Defining technology roadmaps that align with long-term product and patient needs.
• Collaborating with supplier engineering to build a pipeline of value improvement projects.
• Gathering and analyzing market intelligence to report on trends and sourcing risks; work with stakeholders to execute mitigation plans.
• Providing source selection recommendations for new products that align the category strategy; support to site materials teams as required.
• Engaging suppliers early in the R&D process to meet development objectives and timelines while reducing costs.
• Visiting supplier sites to facilitate business reviews, assessments and negotiations.
• Supporting and leading business process improvement projects.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Supplier relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Boston Scientific in Minneapolis is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute category strategies for off-the-shelf electronic components, collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet quality, service and cost targets.

The role supports site materials teams, travels up to 20%, and operates in a regulated medical-device environment. The position offers a hybrid work model with no visa sponsorship; compensation ranges reflect location and experience.