Sourcing Analyst II

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Sourcing Analyst II to deliver data-driven insights and reporting for global sourcing categories. You will partner with stakeholders to develop dashboards, track savings, and drive informed decisions across management levels.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SAP and ERP systems, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in a related analytical field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, information technology, supply chain, analytics or a related field.
• 2+ years' experience as a business analyst, sourcing analyst, procurement analyst, supply chain analyst or similar analytical role.
• Experience supporting sourcing, procurement, supplier management or supply chain activities.
• Working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and vendor management principles.
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sourcing and business stakeholders to develop, publish, enhance and maintain key metrics reports, scorecards, dashboards and analytics solutions that support decision-making across all levels of management.
• Manage the timely execution and delivery of recurring reporting, including savings tracking, spend management reporting, sourcing performance metrics and supplier diversity reporting.
• Support all elements of spend analytics, including taxonomy maintenance, data mapping, data cleansing, supplier classification and integration of information from multiple systems and sources.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, opportunities, risks and actionable insights that support sourcing strategies and business objectives.
• Proactively identify reporting, process and data integrity issues, perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Leverage subject matter expertise to ensure data quality and provide guidance on best practices for reporting, analytics and data governance.
• Conduct ad hoc and targeted analyses to support category management, sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations and executive decision-making.
• Perform market, supplier, industry, commodity and category research to identify sourcing opportunities and support strategic initiatives.
• Support request for proposal activities by conducting pricing analyses, cost modeling, supplier comparisons and negotiation support.
• Conduct category and commodity performance analysis, spend reporting, supplier performance monitoring and data maintenance activities.
• Contribute to reporting automation, dashboard development, process improvement initiatives and sourcing technology enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Participate in sourcing system implementations, upgrades or enhancements by providing analytics expertise, supporting business requirements and assisting with integration into reporting solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, IT, supply chain, analytics or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Power BI

Job description

Additional Location(s): Costa Rica-Heredia; Costa Rica-Coyol; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At 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

The Sourcing Analyst II will provide sourcing support, performance analysis, reporting and insights in support of our global sourcing category and commodity teams. This position reports to the Manager, Analytics and Operations, Sourcing Center of Excellence. The Sourcing Analyst II plays an integral role within the Sourcing Center of Excellence, supporting indirect sourcing, direct materials sourcing, supplier diversity initiatives and broader corporate programs. This role is responsible for transforming data into actionable insights that drive key business decisions, improve sourcing effectiveness and support enterprise objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to communicate effectively, build relationships with stakeholders across the organization and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This position requires increasing ownership of reporting processes, analytical solutions and stakeholder support while serving as a trusted partner to sourcing teams and business leaders.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Partner with sourcing and business stakeholders to develop, publish, enhance and maintain key metrics reports, scorecards, dashboards and analytics solutions that support decision-making across all levels of management.
• Manage the timely execution and delivery of recurring reporting, including savings tracking, spend management reporting, sourcing performance metrics and supplier diversity reporting.
• Support all elements of spend analytics, including taxonomy maintenance, data mapping, data cleansing, supplier classification and integration of information from multiple systems and sources.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, opportunities, risks and actionable insights that support sourcing strategies and business objectives.
• Proactively identify reporting, process and data integrity issues, perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Leverage subject matter expertise to ensure data quality and provide guidance on best practices for reporting, analytics and data governance.
• Conduct ad hoc and targeted analyses to support category management, sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations and executive decision-making.
• Perform market, supplier, industry, commodity and category research to identify sourcing opportunities and support strategic initiatives.
• Support request for proposal activities by conducting pricing analyses, cost modeling, supplier comparisons and negotiation support.
• Conduct category and commodity performance analysis, spend reporting, supplier performance monitoring and data maintenance activities.
• Contribute to reporting automation, dashboard development, process improvement initiatives and sourcing technology enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Participate in sourcing system implementations, upgrades or enhancements by providing analytics expertise, supporting business requirements and assisting with integration into reporting solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, information technology, supply chain, analytics or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a business analyst, sourcing analyst, procurement analyst, supply chain analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Experience supporting sourcing, procurement, supplier management or supply chain activities.
• Working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and vendor management principles.
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Ariba.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting solutions and data visualizations.
• Knowledge of spend analytics, supplier diversity reporting and procurement data management.
• Experience supporting sourcing technology implementations, reporting enhancements or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or Power BI Copilot, to improve reporting efficiency, data analysis and business insights.

Requisition ID: 631229

Minimum Salary: $62800

Maximum Salary: $119300

The 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.