Supplier Engineer Sr. Manager

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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.

Supplier Eng – M4

About the Role:

Managing the materials vendor engineering team: this concentrates on all aspects of supplier selection, supplier process & material changes and technical support for all purchased commodities. The materials vendor engineering team is responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances within the supply chain and achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the procurement, planning, inbound/outbound and supplier quality managers, to deliver on the operations and department objectives – supplier performance, mitigating the risk of purchased material stockouts, and the generating/execution of materials VIP's.
• Prioritizes and drives execution of multiple complex department projects. Sponsor and lead material value improvement projects (VIP's) or Strategic Activity Review(StAR) projects.
• Interface effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally (Divisions, Suppliers, and corporate sourcing teams) to deliver key vendor/material strategies in terms of Quality, Cost and Service improvement.
• Responsible for leading and developing a best in class materials vendor engineering team that is proficient in the use of lean, 6sigma and engineering first principle methodologies.
• Demonstrate technical Leadership skills in procurement management and in supporting structured technical investigations for components & material issues.
• Manage and support the identification and development of new or existing supply sources with the purchasing team. Collaborates with other BSC cross functional resources in identifying insourcing / outsourcing opportunities.
• Manage and support the maintenance and improvement of Supplier/Material Management Policies Procedures, systems and tools.
• Proactively identify and drive Value Improvement Projects(VIP's) with suppliers at all Tiers in the supply chain.
• Develop negotiation strategies with the procurement team to maximize value add initiatives.
• Play a lead role in the development of commodity strategies in conjunction with the strategic procurement and supplier quality teams.
• Develop and execute department budgets – headcount, overhead/project spend and capital planning/control.

What We're Looking For:

• Licenciature degree in Engineering, or related technical discipline
• English Level: C1 (90% -94%).
• Desired knowledge: IE Skills (Facility layout and design, work measurement, project management, simulation and modeling, lean manufacturing) ASQ certification (CQE, CRE, SSGB, SSBB) strongly desired, knowledge of QSRs
• 1 year or more in current position.
• Annual Performance evaluation rating "Meets Expectations" or "Exceeds Expectations"

Requisition ID: 616908

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 innovative 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