Strategic Sourcing Specialist II - Global Ops

Additional Location(s):  US-MA-Marlborough

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.

As a core member of the Indirect Sourcing team, the Indirect Sourcing Specialist leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories within Global Facilities that support Boston Scientific’s worldwide operations. In partnership with stakeholders across Global Operations, this role ensures sourcing strategies are aligned with organizational goals and operational needs, while championing meaningful innovation, high performance, and global collaboration. The incumbent will manage a broad portfolio of services including managed facility services, security services and construction services to achieve sustainable cost reductions, mitigate supply chain risk and drive overall business objectives. The role operates with moderate guidance and is responsible for independently managing initiatives from strategy through execution.

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:

• Serving as a trusted advisor and partner to internal stakeholders to identify business needs and align sourcing strategies; ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all sourcing activities
• Leading global RFI/RFP processes including development, supplier engagement, bid analysis, and contract negotiations with facility service providers in conjunction with internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with stakeholders to forecast and consolidate demand; identify and implement opportunities to reduce demand, optimize spend and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Gathering and analyzing global spend data, market trends, and supply chain risks to identify and implement innovative solutions, optimize value improvement opportunities and cost savings
• Negotiating value improvements and optimizing supplier contracts to ensure balanced engagement and competitive advantage
• Managing strategic supplier relationships via performance reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Integrating key pillars of indirect sourcing strategy, including cost leadership, supplier innovation, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability
• Promoting a work environment of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field; equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience with a strong focus on facility-based operations
• Experience with contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing methodologies
• Experience managing global supplier relationships including performance, and service optimization
• Experience driving value improvement programs

Preferred qualification

• Effective project management, presentation and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Tableau, SAP, Ariba, or similar systems
• Proficient in AI applications (CoPilot, ChatGPT, Deep Research, etc.)
• Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Requisition ID: 630750

Minimum Salary: $75100  

Maximum Salary: $142600  

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see 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 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.