Boston Scientific · 2 months ago
Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Electronics
China - MT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$361K/yr - $717K/yr
7+ years expBoston Scientific is a leader in medical science dedicated to solving significant health industry challenges. The Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Electronics role involves identifying and managing suppliers for electronics categories, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring supplier performance and risk management.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Electronics Category Teams and cross-functional stakeholders to design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and service performance to drive sustainable competitive advantage
Continuously gather and disseminate market intelligence on suppliers, materials, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making
Conduct supplier benchmarking to identify best-in-class opportunities and elevate supply base performance
Identify, evaluate, and track potential suppliers, maintaining records of those selected for development and those removed from consideration
Facilitate the onboarding process for new suppliers by supporting relevant functional teams and ensuring seamless integration
Negotiate terms and conditions with selected suppliers and execute Master Supply Agreements to formalize partnerships
Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives across quality, service, and cost dimensions
Lead cost reduction initiatives through competitive bidding, strategic negotiation, innovative cost structures, and effective partner management
Assess supply chain resiliency and develop mitigation strategies to address potential risks
Leverage regional trade shows, industry bodies, and digital resources to identify and qualify new sourcing opportunities
Issue Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Request for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs); summarize and report outcomes to stakeholders
Provide strategic influence and foster collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance organizational integration and efficiency
Develop and implement key performance metrics to measure and drive supplier and sourcing effectiveness
Promote early supplier engagement to achieve development goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost targets
Ensure compliance with BSC Quality Policy and all documented quality processes, supporting the organization’s commitment to patient safety and product quality
Report accomplishments and communicate strategic initiatives to stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor level degree in relevant field
Fluent in English (written and verbal) and native in Mandarin
Minimum 7 years of Strategic Procurement (Sourcing) experience in Medical Device Manufacturing
Proven track record of supplier identification and supplier development in ISO13485 Environments
Strategic thinker that is self-motivated & comfortable dealing with ambiguity
Proven quantitative abilities e.g., cost modeling, data analysis
Benefits
Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
Compensation for 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 salaried, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for sales roles is governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).
Company
Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific is a medical technology company that designs and develops medical devices to diagnose and treat a wide range of condition.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.02B2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.58B
2024-02-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.17B
2022-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $3.28B
Leadership Team
Michael Mahoney
Chairman, President & CEO
Daniel J. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
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