Job Description

Manager I, Purchasing

Boston Scientific\'s hybrid workplace includes remote and onsite roles. By applying to this position, you will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working location with your Talent Acquisition Specialist.



Remote Eligible: Hybrid



Onsite Location(s): Mississauga, ON, CA



Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga; Canada-ON-Toronto Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we\xe2\x80\x99ll give you the opportunity to harness all that\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be supported in progressing \xe2\x80\x93 whatever your ambitions.
Overview
The Purchasing Manager oversees all direct and indirect purchasing, and material planning activities. They are responsible setting safety stock targets and accountable for both achieving these targets and ensuring raw material inventory is available to fill production plans on time. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the management and supervision of the staff in charge purchasing.
Snapshot of Responsibilities:

• Ensure that purchasing and material planning are supporting the needs of production planning, customer service and product development in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and take action to achieve cost reductions or improve cost effectiveness. Negotiate volume/supply contracts with component suppliers to obtain cost savings
• Take a lead role in complex negotiations.
• Participate in the supplier management program. Work with suppliers to mitigate supply risks, reduce costs and improve terms.
• Responsible setting safety stock targets and accountable for both achieving these targets and ensuring raw material inventory is available to fill production planning needs.
• Identify, set, monitor and present monthly KPIs related to purchasing and material planning.
• Lead purchasing team. People leadership responsibilities include:
  • Motivate and inspire a team to a high level of engagement.
  • Encourage, recognize and acknowledge employees who consistently deliver excellence.
  • Monitor and manage performance by setting and regularly reviewing individual goals.
  • Conduct reviews of staff to provide positive and constructive feedback.
  • Identify learning and development needs.
• Ensure adequate employee staffing to support the long-term business plan. Hire and train new team members.
• Champion adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements; work in conjunction with the quality department to support compliance to quality system, resolution of quality issues, audits and CAPA program
• Responsible for planning, implementation, and effectiveness of significant supply chain improvement projects.
• Support product transfer activities from R&D into manufacturing through participation and resource deployment.
• Champion effective employee relations and communications.
• Adhere to and promote the adherence to all Corporate, Quality and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

What you bring to the team:

• University education in business, science, engineering, or equivalent is required
• 7+ years of related work experience. Experience in medical device manufacturing is an asset but not absolutely required.
• Direct people management experience is required with evidence of strong coaching and leadership skills.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management.
• Must be knowledgeable concerning materials management, purchasing, planning, scheduling, ERP, and general production principles.
• Experience leading complex negotiations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Strong analytical skills, a high attention to detail and good planning skills.
• Proficient in MS Office including Advanced MS Excel
• Experience working with ERP systems

What we have to offer:

• Hybrid working model for many roles combining on-site and remote work, paired with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including bonus, RRSP or 401k employer matching, tuition reimbursement, health & dental benefits, and a health or lifestyle (your choice!) spending account.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, statutory holidays, and a Holiday shutdown!
• A strong commitment to mental health and well-being, including a company-paid meditation app, meditation rooms in some buildings, fully trained Mental Health First Aid staff members, and weekly yoga/HIIT/Pilates/mindfulness online professionally-led classes for all employees.
• Headquarters based roles offer functional outdoor spaces (bring your laptop to one of multiple wi-fi connected outdoor patios to work) and access to a beautiful ravine trail system for lunchtime walks
• Employer subsidized gourmet, high-quality, healthy meals available onsite, freshly delivered multiple times a week.
• Strong senior leadership commitment to Inclusion and Diversity; many opportunities to join I&D committees and spearhead I&D initiatives; employer-hosted roundtables with external experts, guest speakers and workshops/celebrations.
• Formal mentorship program, robust biweekly internal networking events and multiple communication streams open to senior management for all employees to provide continuous feedback
• Employee-friendly work environment, with opportunity to participate in employee-led clubs (for example, book club, French club, gardening club, rock climbing club, boardgame club, tea club), and support to create new clubs
• Employee recognition rewards platform (Guusto) \xe2\x80\x93 receive gift cards as recognition for a job well done!
• Formal leadership training programs for leaders and non-leaders to develop their careers
• Purposeful work that drives career development, with opportunities to learn and grow by way of on-site training, workshops, and lunch and learn sessions.
• Smart commute options including complimentary shuttle from Kipling Station, subsidized transit program and complimentary Electrical Vehicle charging on site.

About Us
Baylis Medical and Boston Scientific recently announced the close of Boston Scientific\xe2\x80\x99s acquisition of Baylis Medical Company Inc. The integration of Baylis Medical into Boston Scientific is ongoing and our Mississauga locations will collectively be referred to as the Global Access Solutions site.
From Joe Fitzgerald, EVP and President of Cardiology at Boston Scientific:
"The close of this acquisition allows Boston Scientific to integrate the Baylis platforms with our existing electrophysiology and structural heart offerings, further strengthening our position within the highest growth cardiology markets. We are now the only company to pair a comprehensive access portfolio with existing left-heart therapies such as left atrial appendage closure and atrial fibrillation ablation, providing physicians with a complete toolbox to treat patients with safety, efficacy and efficiency."
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. For more information, visit www.bostonscientific.com.
We are looking for talented individuals, like yourself, to join us and make an impact in the lives of patients. Are you ready to join us?
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process
While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Requisition ID: 556194
As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.
So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn\xe2\x80\x99t just business, it\xe2\x80\x99s personal. And if you\xe2\x80\x99re 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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