Strategic Sourcing - Category Manager

Additional Locations:   N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace. Hybrid Roles: Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working from Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview About the Role:     The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist develops and executes sourcing strategies designed to reduce costs, enhance supplier value contributions, and establish a sustainable competitive edge in key direct sourcing categories. With a focus on the metals category, this role collaborates with divisional stakeholders to align and optimize sustainable sourcing strategies to achieve service and cost improvement targets, while leading a team of cross-functional partners in Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to execute project deliverables, ensure product quality, and drive 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:   1. Strategic Negotiation & Contracting  Lead complex, high‑value negotiations with full accountability.  Anticipate supplier behavior and align strategies with organizational priorities.  Interpret and manage complex contracts, guiding risk allocation and enforceability.  2. Category & Supplier Strategy Development  Design and execute sourcing strategies for critical, high‑risk categories.  Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and global practices.  Drive initiatives to completion, delivering measurable impact.  3. Supplier Relationship Management  Own strategic supplier relationships, resolving issues independently.  Build executive‑level supplier partnerships to support long‑term business goals.  Mentor team members on supplier management strategies.  4. Communication & Stakeholder Influence  Deliver concise, executive‑ready presentations to senior leadership.  Anticipate questions and provide proactive answers.  Influence stakeholders up to VP level, balancing assertiveness with collaboration.  5. Risk & Problem Solving Leadership  Address enterprise‑wide, ambiguous problems with cross‑functional…