Vice President, Global Commercial Sourcing

Additional Location(s):US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

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.

About the Role:

Empower Innovation. Build Resilience. Lead Global Sourcing at Scale.

Boston Scientific is seeking a strategic and visionary Vice President of Commercial Sourcing to lead our global strategy for Direct Materials sourcing, with a strong emphasis on securing critical components that underpin our manufacturing and R&D capabilities. This newly created position represents a key investment in strengthening our sourcing leadership by bringing in a transformative leader who can drive strategic change and act as a trusted business partner across the enterprise.

This is a high-impact executive role responsible for overseeing a global organization of ~150 professional sourcing staff, including leading a senior, externally facing supplier engagement team that regularly interfaces with BSC's supplier leaders at the Director, VP, and CEO levels. The Vice President will serve as the architect of the global commercial sourcing ecosystem, focusing on business supply continuity, optimal customer service, cost competitiveness, and supplier-driven NPD innovation.

As a key leader in the Global Sourcing team, this individual will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across the end-to-end supply chain, regions, and divisions (including Sustaining teams and New Product Development) to ensure that sourcing category strategies directly support business growth, operational efficiency, and long-term supply continuity.

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Marlborough, MA, office at least three days per week.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation support will be available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship:

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Sourcing Strategy

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  • Define and drive Boston Scientific's global strategy for commercial sourcing of Direct Materials, with a specialized focus on component categories critical to business continuity and growth.
  • Translate enterprise priorities into actionable sourcing roadmaps-balancing cost optimization, innovation enablement, quality standards, and risk management.
  • Establish global frameworks and category strategies that deliver competitive advantage across product lines and geographic regions.
  • Conduct comprehensive buyer and market profiles to assess sourcing landscape dynamics, emerging supplier capabilities, and innovation opportunities.
  • Monitor and synthesize market intelligence and global supply trends to proactively inform sourcing decisions and stakeholder engagement.
  
  
  
  

Global Leadership & Team Development

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  • Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing organization of ~150 global professionals, including approximately 6-8 Director-level leaders.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture focused on excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Attract, retain, and develop top sourcing talent with a focus on future-ready capabilities and succession planning.
  
  
  
  

Supplier Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships

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  • Serve as Boston Scientific's executive representative to key strategic suppliers-negotiating enterprise-level agreements and shaping long-term partnerships.
  • Lead efforts to diversify, regionalize, and de-risk the supply base while maintaining agility and responsiveness to global business needs.
  • Guide supplier innovation strategies to support R&D pipelines, product enhancements, and sustainability goals.
  
  
  
  

Manufacturing & Operational Integration

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  • Partner closely with global manufacturing sites and supply chain operations to ensure sourcing strategies are embedded in material planning, capacity readiness, and production execution.
  • Influence make/buy and internal/external sourcing decisions-ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Provide direction to plant material leaders and ensure alignment across business units and operational functions.
  
  
  
  

Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

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  • Establish strong governance processes, sourcing policies, and supplier performance metrics across regions and categories.
  • Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Finance to ensure compliance with global regulations and internal standards.
  • Ensure sourcing practices align with regulated industry requirements, with a preference for experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food, or large-scale supply chain operations.
  • Operate as a trusted executive advisor to senior internal stakeholders, particularly divisional heads of R&D/product development and global supply chain segment leaders (plan, source, make, deliver).
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of progressive sourcing leadership experience, including senior-level ownership of Direct Materials and component sourcing.
• Proven track record of leading a large, global sourcing team
• Strong experience working in regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to craft and execute sourcing strategies that span product lifecycles, geographies, and business units.
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Deep expertise in supplier engagement, contract management, category strategy, and operational integration.
• Ability to travel 15-30%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related field).
• Experience in MedTech
• Experience leading sourcing transformation efforts at scale in a multinational enterprise.
• Working knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Passion for fostering diverse and inclusive sourcing practices and supplier development.

Requisition ID:615325

Minimum Salary: $215100

Maximum Salary: $408700

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com-will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (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 exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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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!

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