Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Electronics

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, MN, is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist focused on electronics. You’ll develop and execute strategies to reduce total costs, ensure product quality, and drive supplier value across integrations and post-acquisition work.

You will partner with Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering, lead complex negotiations, and shape long-term supply roadmaps. The role requires strong analytics, a background in direct sourcing, and willingness to travel up to 20%

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct sourcing experience and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with complex supplier networks and commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with electronics components and regulated manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic sourcing representative for post-acquisition integration activities for electronic products.
• Assess supplier, component, manufacturing, and commercial risks; develop mitigation recommendations.
• Evaluate supplier networks, contracts, and sourcing models to support decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop integration roadmaps and long-term supply strategies.
• Lead negotiations for supply agreements, pricing, and other commercial terms.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, resiliency, and total cost of ownership.
• Support transfer and integration of supplier relationships and sourcing processes.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Risk assessment

Project management

Excel

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden HillsDiversity - 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:Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist applies a thorough and analytical approach to developing and executing sourcing strategies designed to reduce total costs, enhance supplier value contributions, and secure a sustainable competitive edge in key direct sourcing categories. This role collaborates with divisional stakeholders to align and optimize sustainable sourcing strategies for the electronics category and will partner with cross-functional partners in Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to execute project deliverables, while ensuring product quality and cost savings.At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.Your responsibilities will include:Serving as the strategic sourcing representative for post-acquisition integration activities to assure the unique sourcing, reliability, quality, traceability, and lifecycle requirements of electronic products throughout integration planning and executionAssessing supplier, component, manufacturing, and commercial risks associated with acquired products and supply chains; develop mitigation recommendations for integration teamsEvaluating supplier networks, contracts, sourcing models, and supply continuity risks to support integration decision-makingPartnering with cross-functional teams to develop integration roadmaps and long-term supply strategiesBuilding and maintaining relationships with critical electronic OEMs, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers to ensure business continuity and strategic alignmentLeading negotiations for supply agreements, quality agreements, pricing, capacity commitments, business continuity provisions, and other commercial arrangementsInfluencing acquisition and integration stakeholders to proactively address supply chain risks, supplier gaps, and operational challengesIdentifying opportunities to improve cost, resiliency, scalability, and overall total cost of ownership across acquired businessesSupporting the transfer and integration of supplier relationships, contracts, and sourcing processes into Boston Scientific systems and governance modelsProviding leadership and insight regarding electronics supply markets, supplier capabilities, technology trends, and sourcing best practicesRequired qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or a related fieldMinimum 3yrs of direct sourcing experience and supplier relationship managementExperience with MS Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)Experience managing complex supplier relationships and commercial negotiationsExperience with project management and risk assessmentAbility to travel up to 20% globallyPreferred qualifications:Master’s Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)Experience sourcing for electronic components for manufacturing operationsExperience working in medical device or similar regulated industryExperience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or large-scale business integrationsExperience working with electronics suppliers, and electronic component supply chainsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsAbility to communicate effectively with executive and technical stakeholdersRequisition ID: 633100Minimum Salary: $93600Maximum Salary: $177800The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.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 status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.