Additional Location(s): N/A 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 Category Manager 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 sourcing categories. This role collaborates with divisional stakeholders to align and optimize sustainable sourcing strategies for the sub-assemblies category as well as secondary operations, and will lead a category team of cross-functional partners in Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to execute project deliverables, while ensuring product quality. NOTE: This is a hybrid position, which will require you to work on-site at least three days a week. Your responsibilities will include: Gathering market intelligence and trends for the commodity and sub-commodities Identifying all suitable suppliers per commodity and region per sample RFQ to develop comprehensive knowledge and supplier database Guiding respective internal leads through a holistic and systematic category approach to material and supplier selection and management; identify insourcing and outsourcing opportunities Managing strategic supplier relationships according to the commodity strategy and strategic differentiators for each supplier Analyzing data and developing tools to manage the commodity including should-cost models, COGS models, etc. Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks within the commodity Promoting continuous value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned supply base Managing supplier performance and identifying Value Improvement Programs to improve the total cost of ownership (TCO) Establishing an optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure with supply base to ensure the maximum value is realized, including negotiations on supplier contracts and value improvements Overseeing the annual budget process for assigned suppliers and resolving systematic issues Establishing early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business or a related field Minimum 7yrs of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management Experience with MS Office Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.) Ability to travel up to 20% Preferred qualifications: Master's Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) Experience sourcing plastics, resins, and/or chemicals in a manufacturing environment Experience working in medical device or similar regulated industry Strong decision-making and negotiation skills, ability to influence internal and external teams Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively Requisition ID:589274 As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovat ve medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen. So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you! At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 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 identify, gender expression, veteran's status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class. Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance freeworkplace. Pursuant to Va. 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