Sourcing Analytics 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

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.