Metals Sourcing Strategy Lead

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Maple Grove, MN seeks a Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist focusing on metals to drive cost reductions and supplier value. You will lead cross-functional teams with Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to execute strategic sourcing initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with strong negotiation, project management, and collaboration skills; hybrid work support in-office at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier management in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional stakeholders to align on goals and optimize supplier relationships.
• Involve early supplier collaboration with R&D to align category strategies and control costs.
• Balance collaboration with competitive pressure to maximize value through contract negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Metal components

Job description

Boston Scientific in Maple Grove, MN seeks a Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist focusing on metals to drive cost reductions and supplier value. You will lead cross-functional teams with Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to execute strategic sourcing initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with strong negotiation, project management, and collaboration skills; hybrid work support in-office at least three days per week.