Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist - ExOps

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

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 Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist develops and implements sourcing strategies to reduce costs, increase supplier value, and build a sustainable competitive advantage in key external operations categories. Working with R&D and divisional stakeholders, this role identifies and engages external design partners to make early sourcing decisions that align and optimize sourcing strategies and advance product development, while balancing development speed, quality, and manufacturability to meet service and cost targets and ensure long-term supply continuity.

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.

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:

• Partnering with R&D to select suppliers that provide design services and drive commercial strategies that enable effective transition from design through manufacturing; support SOW development, BOM assessments, NRE and part-cost negotiations
• Partnering with divisional stakeholders to align project goals and organizational objectives; develop and leverage supplier relationships to deliver ideal outcomes that benefit all parties
• Establishing early supplier involvement with R&D to align on the category strategies, manage product costs, achieve project objectives and ensure timelines are met
• Establishing an optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure with supply base; maximize value through supplier contract negotiations and value improvements
• Managing supplier performance according to the category strategy and key differentiators; identify opportunities to improve total cost of ownership (TCO) 
• Managing strategic supplier relationships and facilitating supplier business reviews to evaluate all aspects of quality, service, and cost to drive continuous value improvements
• Influencing team performance through shared vision and supportive leadership; coach and mentor cross-functional teams to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence
• Leading and supporting business process improvement projects and site purchasing team(s) as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience with strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with strategy development with effective decision-making with strong negotiation skills; ability to influence internal and external teams
• Experience with project management and peer leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience working in medical devices or similarly regulated industry
• Experience sourcing for and procuring metal components
• Ability to work independently & collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively

Requisition ID: 637301

Minimum Salary: $102100 

Maximum Salary: $194000 

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.