Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Electronics
Boston Scientific
Summary
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.
Job description
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 execution
- Assessing supplier, component, manufacturing, and commercial risks associated with acquired products and supply chains; develop mitigation recommendations for integration teams
- Evaluating supplier networks, contracts, sourcing models, and supply continuity risks to support integration decision-making
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop integration roadmaps and long-term supply strategies
- Building and maintaining relationships with critical electronic OEMs, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers to ensure business continuity and strategic alignment
- Leading negotiations for supply agreements, quality agreements, pricing, capacity commitments, business continuity provisions, and other commercial arrangements
- Influencing acquisition and integration stakeholders to proactively address supply chain risks, supplier gaps, and operational challenges
- Identifying opportunities to improve cost, resiliency, scalability, and overall total cost of ownership across acquired businesses
- Supporting the transfer and integration of supplier relationships, contracts, and sourcing processes into Boston Scientific systems and governance models
- Providing leadership and insight regarding electronics supply markets, supplier capabilities, technology trends, and sourcing best practices
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or a related field
- Minimum 3yrs of sourcing or procurement (purchasing/planning) experience
- Experience managing supplier relationships
- Experience with project management and risk assessment
- Experience with MS Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)
- Ability to travel up to 20% globally
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
- Experience sourcing for electronic components for manufacturing operations
- Experience working in medical device or similar regulated industry
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or large-scale business integrations
- Experience working with electronics suppliers, and electronic component supply chains
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive and technical stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or a related field
- Minimum 3yrs of sourcing or procurement (purchasing/planning) experience
- Experience managing supplier relationships
- Experience with project management and risk assessment
- Experience with MS Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)
- Ability to travel up to 20% globally
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Annual bonus target
- Long-term incentives
Company overview
Boston Scientific Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive medical devices used in interventional medical specialties. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company focuses on transforming patient lives through innovative medical solutions across a wide range of therapeutic areas including cardiology, endoscopy, urology, pulmonology, and neuromodulation. With approximately 53,000 employees worldwide and operations in 40 countries, Boston Scientific serves over 44 million patients annually. The company invests heavily in research and development, allocating $1.6 billion to R&D in 2024, and maintains a strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and meaningful innovation. Boston Scientific's product portfolio includes advanced technologies such as cardiac rhythm management devices, coronary stents, ablation systems, endoscopy equipment, and neuromodulation therapies, all designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through less invasive treatment options.