Senior IT Sourcing Specialist

Senior IT Sourcing Specialist

Arden Hills US-MN, United States | US-MN-Arden Hills

Job description

Company and benefits

Work Mode

Hybrid

Requisition ID

634450

Additional Location(s): 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

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.

As part of the Indirect Sourcing organization, the Sr. IT Sourcing Specialist develops and implements sourcing strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage for the Global IT category, while managing critical activities to reduce costs without compromising quality. This role works to build and leverage relationships between suppliers and BSC sites, divisions and regional sourcing teams, and partners with IT key stakeholders to achieve organizational and functional goals.

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:

• Negotiating new IT agreements in support of key sourcing areas
• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting
• Managing supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement programs
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers to achieve annual cost savings and value contribution targets
• Creating and issuing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to potential suppliers and managing IT projects
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the sourcing function

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 3 years of indirect sourcing experience
• Experience with end-to-end sourcing process, negotiations and contract management
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. SAP and Ariba)

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in IT Sourcing (i.e. software, hardware and services)
• Professional certification in Sourcing or Procurement
• Results-driven with effective negotiation skills and ability to meet target goals and objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels (written and verbal)
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Requisition ID: 634450

Minimum Salary: $93600

Maximum Salary: $177800

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 co