Supplier Engineer II

at  Boston Scientific Corporation

Job Description

OUR MISSION:

At Boston Scientific, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.
We work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and to the healthcare professionals who provide their care.
We are seeking a Supplier Engineer on a permanent basis to join us on our mission.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• Between 2- and 5-years’ experience in a Supplier Engineering or Engineering Project Management Role
• Project management experience essential
• Understanding of financial processes desirable
• Supply Chain Project Management Experience
• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
• Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment.
  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 let us know.

JOB PURPOSE

The MVIP (Material Value Improvement Projects) Supplier Engineering Team is a dedicated team responsible for devising and implementing margin improvement projects with the aim of achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets on purchased commodities in BSC Cork.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for margin improvement engineering projects.
• Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
• Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
• Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
• Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
• Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers
• Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.
• Transferring and implementing processes either from development or from another manufacturing facility.
• Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
• Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
• Identify and escalate unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.