Strategic Sourcing Specialist III- Packaging

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support packaging category strategies, supplier selection, and cost optimization. You will analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, lead sourcing projects, and work with cross-functional teams using SAP/Tableau/Excel in a hybrid environment requiring three days onsite weekly.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 2+ years in procurement, with CPSM/CPIM/CSCP/PMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or finance-related discipline.
• 2 years of professional experience in sourcing or procurement and supplier management or supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Experience conducting spend analysis, market analysis, supplier performance evaluations, and cost modeling.
• Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing market intelligence, supplier capabilities, industry trends, and category data to influence sourcing strategies and supplier decisions.
• Supporting sourcing strategy development and implementation through market analysis, supplier assessments, risk evaluations, and executing category initiatives; maintain knowledge of qualified suppliers to support segmentation and sourcing activities.
• Managing supplier relationships through business reviews, scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance.
• Using SAP, Tableau, Excel, and other analytical tools to analyze spend, cost, and supplier performance; support AOP activities, supplier cost reviews, and financial planning processes.
• Leading negotiations and identifying opportunities for cost reduction, consolidation, and value improvement.
• Managing supplier agreements (e.g. CDAs, SQAs and SAAs and support MSAs and other commercial agreements).
• Leading sourcing projects and coordinating, timelines and deliverables.
• Presenting supplier performance updates, sourcing recommendations, and risk assessments.
• Identify and communicate supplier-related risks and support mitigation and continuity plans.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Spend analysis

Cost modeling

SAP

Tableau

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or finance-related discipline

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple GroveDiversity - 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 Strategic Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in supporting and executing sourcing strategies that optimize total cost, improve supplier performance, mitigate supply risk, and support business growth within the Packaging category. Partnering with cross-functional teams and divisional stakeholders, this role manages supplier relationships, executes sourcing initiatives, and drive value across the supply chain, while working independently to lead supplier-facing activities, manage sourcing projects, and contribute to strategic business objectives through data-driven decision making, risk management, and supplier performance improvement.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:Analyzing market intelligence, supplier capabilities, industry trends, and category data to influence sourcing strategies and supplier decisionsSupporting sourcing strategy development and implementation through market analysis, supplier assessments, risk evaluations, and executing category initiatives; maintain knowledge of qualified suppliers to support segmentation and sourcing activitiesManaging supplier relationships through business reviews, scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve performanceUsing SAP, Tableau, Excel, and other analytical tools to analyze spend, cost, and supplier performance; support AOP activities, supplier cost reviews, and financial planning processesLeading negotiations and identifying opportunities for cost reduction, consolidation, and value improvementManaging supplier agreements (e.g. CDAs, SQAs and SAAs and support MSAs and other commercial agreementsLeading sourcing projects and coordinating, timelines and deliverablesPresenting supplier performance updates, sourcing recommendations, and risk assessmentsIdentify and communicate supplier-related risks and support mitigation and continuity plans.Required qualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or finance-related discipline2 years of professional experience in sourcing or procurement and supplier management or supply chain operationsExperience supporting supplier negotiations and commercial agreementsExperience conducting spend analysis, market analysis, supplier performance evaluations, and cost modelingExperience managing multiple projects and cross-functional stakeholdersProficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointAbility to travel up to 20% globallyPreferred qualificationsProfessional certification such as CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or Lean Six SigmaExperience in packaging components or direct materialsExperience working in medical device or similarly regulated industryExperience supporting sourcing strategy development and supplier risk managementKnowledge of agreements that cover supply, confidentiality, and supplier qualityExperience using SAP, TableauKnowledge of COGS, TCO, PPV, inventory management, and supplier cost driversRequisition ID: 635069Minimum Salary: $85000Maximum Salary: $161500The 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.