Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Electronics

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills Diversity
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About the role:

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.

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist 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 direct sourcing categories. This role collaborates with divisional stakeholders to align and optimize sustainable sourcing strategies for the electronics category and will partner with cross-functional partners in Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to execute project deliverables, while ensuring product quality and cost savings.

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 the strategic sourcing representative for post-acquisition integration activities to assure the unique sourcing, reliability, quality, traceability, and lifecycle requirements of electronic products throughout integration planning and execution

Assessing supplier, component, manufacturing, and commercial risks associated with acquired products and supply chains; develop mitigation recommendations for integration teams

Evaluating supplier networks, contracts, sourcing models, and supply continuity risks to support integration decision-making

Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop integration roadmaps and long-term supply strategies

Building and maintaining relationships with critical electronic OEMs, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers to ensure business continuity and strategic alignment

Leading negotiations for supply agreements, quality agreements, pricing, capacity commitments, business continuity provisions, and other commercial arrangements

Influencing acquisition and integration stakeholders to proactively address supply chain risks, supplier gaps, and operational challenges

Identifying opportunities to improve cost, resiliency, scalability, and overall total cost of ownership across acquired businesses

Supporting the transfer and integration of supplier relationships, contracts, and sourcing processes into Boston Scientific systems and governance models

Providing leadership and insight regarding electronics supply markets, supplier capabilities, technology trends, and sourcing best practices

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or a related field

Minimum 3yrs of direct sourcing experience and supplier relationship management

Experience with MS Excel and other applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project etc.)Experience managing complex supplier relationships and commercial negotiations

Experience with project management and risk assessment

Ability to travel up to 20% globally

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s Degree or professional certification (i.e. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)Experience sourcing for…