Strategic Sourcing Specialist III- Packaging

Additional Location(s): 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 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 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. Required 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 Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to travel up to 20% globally Preferred Qualifications Professional certification such as CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma Experience in packaging components or direct materials Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry Experience supporting sourcing strategy development and supplier risk management Knowledge of agreements that cover supply, confidentiality, and supplier quality Experience using SAP, Tableau Knowledge of COGS, TCO, PPV, inventory management, and supplier cost drivers Requisition ID: 635069 Minimum Salary: $ 85000 Maximum Sa…

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