Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist on a defined-term (12-month) basis to join our Galway team.

Job Purpose:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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 solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on supplier risk and strategy.
• Continuously assess and mitigate geopolitical, financial, and supply risks.

6. Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead enterprise‑impacting initiatives, aligning senior stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to team members.
• Resolve high‑stakes conflicts and implement process improvements.

Education & Experience:

• Hons Bachelor’s Degree (level 8) in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 7.5 years of experience with strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with supplier strategy development with effective decision-making with strong negotiation skills; ability to influence internal and external teams

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree or professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience working in medical devices or similarly regulated industry
• Experience sourcing for and procuring metal components
• Ability to work independently & collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills: process and results-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities effectively

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 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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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]