Senior Sourcing Specialist - IT

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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.

Currently we are looking for 

Senior Sourcing Specialist – I.T. 

Location: Warsaw 

Summary Of Position:

Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for the Information Technology Category. Establish & enhance Supplier relationships to meet or exceed performance and service goals, while delivering cost reductions and mitigating risk.  Responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning sourcing strategies to Global I.T. Strategies. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the Information Technology Category Team with sourcing of I.T. Software, Hardware, and Services.  
• Contribute to the development and implementation of I.T. Sourcing Strategies that align with business objectives and drive cost savings 
• Support development of the Annual Clinical Category Plan via research, analytics, and development of presentation materials. 
• Lead Sourcing Events for the I.T. Category: RFQ, RFP, RFI and Auctions.   
• Facilitate overall supplier selection process, including analysis of proposals, development of recommendations, and facilitation of decision-making process. 
• Negotiate and drive towards the execution of contracts with existing and new service providers.  Detailed contract review and editing expected. 
• Conduct benchmarking projects and analysis to determine best in class opportunities.  Develop cost modelling and business cases. 
• Report accomplishments and communicate project status and critical issues to I.T. and Sourcing Leadership. 
• Responsible for driving and tracking cost reductions to meet business targets. 
• Maintain and support vendor contracts and databases. 
• Organize and participate in Supplier Business Reviews. 
• Support continuous improvement of Procurement Processes (Sourcing & Purchasing). 
• Ensure compliance with the Boston Scientific Quality System and Approved Vendor List 
• Negotiate favorable payment terms with suppliers 
• While based in EMEA, the scope will include local and global vendors  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field 
• 4-6 years’ experience within I.T. or related Sourcing/Procurement functions 
• Ability to work independently, lead Sourcing events and interact with stakeholders to meet customer requirements and deliver savings. 
• Demonstrated project management skills; ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with suppliers and employees 
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and reporting 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills  
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.) 
• Experience with contracts drafting 

• Fluent In English

• Available to travel within EMEA. 

Desired Qualifications:

• IT systems knowledge in SAP, Ariba or similar Sourcing / Procurement Suites 
• Market and legal knowledge required in addition to procurement skills 
• Experience with SaaS agreements, Hardware, and Software contracts 

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation and benefits package 
• Working in an international environment 
• Possibility to make an impact 
• Fast Growing and innovative environment 
• Free and confidential counselling support/program (Psychological, Financial, Legal) 
• Medical Care (Premium Package) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Requisition ID: 615049
• Hybrid work mode (3 days in office, Q22 building)

• Language Courses

• Parental Leave Policy

• Life Insurance

• Lunch Card

• Employee Savings Plan

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!