Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

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

Exercise judgment and discretion to guide the procurement of raw materials, OEM components, capital equipment, tooling, supplies and services to meet strategic objectives.  Evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate and administrate purchase orders and contracts while striking an optimum balance between cost, quality, delivery and service.  Hire, train and develop purchasing personnel to organize and execute the purchase of materials.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supplier Management: Bargains in good faith and adheres to corporate integrity and fair negotiation practices; Participate in supplier communications where there is an issue of significant impact to the business; Actively drive supplier participation in VIP process, six sigma & lean initiatives; Lead business continuity discussions to identify sole source and high risk suppliers.
• Contracts: Negotiate and write key contracts to support and protect the company’s best interest; Assist with the reduction of cost through negotiating agreements based on higher volumes and flexible volumes leveraging BSC corporate volumes.
• Other Functions: Actively pursue new techniques to appropriately manage inventory levels as appropriate; Ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders, contract implementations, RFP’s etc., to ensure customer satisfaction and to help achieve the company’s strategic objectives.
• Staff Development: Develop staff through coaching, mentoring and recruiting; Work with, review and evaluate buyer recommendations on supplier selection, performance, negotiation and bids; Responsible for the motivation and development of employees.
• Systems: Possess working knowledge of computer system; Ensure employees are following documented Purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GMP and ISO requirements; Develops, establishes and administers reports and systems that allow for a cost effective and efficient purchasing function.
• Department Supervision: Develop and implement department strategies; Responsible to staff, direct and organize a particular area of the Purchasing function; Achieve the corporate goals and objectives at the lowest possible total cost; Work toward continuous improvement and streamlining of the procurement process to eliminate non-value activities; Understand responsibility to maintain department budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or Field Related
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• English language required B2+: 80-89%

Desire Qualifications:

• Problem Solving
• Excel Advance
• Inventory
• SAP
• APICS Certification

Requisition ID: 599888

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.