Location: Cork
Req Number: 588141
Contract type: Permanent
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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.
Purpose Statement
Supports Global Sourcing function by executing sourcing events from end to end and providing ad hoc analysis to Strategic Sourcing management.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain supplier performance review metrics & scorecards
Provide periodic and ad hoc spend analysis reports
Execute sourcing events from end to end, including:Price negotiations
Vendor quote tracking
Supplier selection
Contract review and approval
Takes a strategic and long-term view of sourcing in identifying and developing innovative sources and contractsSupports and drives the stakeholder alignment:
Supports the stakeholder identification
Engages and ensures input from the stakeholders throughout the sourcing process
Supports Sourcing Managers in the strategic planning and project sourcing execution process:Set up requirements for data analysis, identify the right sources of information and sets up the channels to get the right information to the right person
Coordinate the analytics of internal and external data and e-sourcing support
Support development of Go-To-Market and negotiation strategies
Provide support during the supplier screening and supplier selection process
Performs supplier analysis, including supplier financials and capabilities using available and defined sources of information
Leads supplier Performance development activities and Management reviews
Performs Sourcing and Category Management activities for projects with limited complexity:Executes end-to-end sourcing projects for less complex categories (in alignment with the Global Manager Sourcing)
Partner with suppliers and stakeholders to purchase goods and services at an optimal price concurrent with maintaining Boston Scientific Quality standards
Defines and prepares sourcing event documentation inclusive of requirements, specifications, and inputs
Support suppliers and the organization throughout the process by resolving inquiries and disputes
Adhere to company policies, Sourcing, Finance, Quality, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and all Corporate policies
Ensure compliance with the Boston Scientific Quality System and Approved Vendor List
Analyse frequent spend and develop recommendations for improvement in cost and process
Responsible for achieving annual cost savings and value contribution targets
Negotiate favorable payment terms with suppliers, Supplier Management:Monitors and communicates quality and delivery performance to the supplier
Obtains bids to promote a competitive environment (locates, interviews, analyzes and evaluates vendor capabilities to select suppliers, partners with these suppliers to maximize company funds.)
Responsible for resolving supplier-related problems (works closely with suppliers to assure a positive and professional relationship, always establishing and maintaining open lines of communication.)
Maintains awareness of market trends pertaining to their responsibility.
Proactively engage with Stakeholders/Business leaders and the Global / Regional Indirect Sourcing Team to understand, create alignment and achieve their business strategies and objectives.
Other Ad hoc or recurring assignments as the needs of stakeholders evolve
Qualifications & Experience
NFQ level 8 in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or any other similar discipline
Min 2 years experience in a similar role
Medical Device experience would be desirable
Engineering backgroud would be desirable but not essential
Strong relationship building and stakeholder management experience
About us
Purpose and Passion – Comprehensive Benefits – Life-Work Integration – Career Growth
At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we're solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we're one global team committed to making a difference in people lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose – improving lives through your life's work.
As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you're looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there's no better place to make it happen.
Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran
