Leslie Cunningham
About Leslie Cunningham
Leslie Cunningham is the Principle Buyer/Commodity Lead/Global Sourcing at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in the medical device manufacturing sector.
Current Position: Principle Buyer/Commodity Lead/Global Sourcing at Boston Scientific
Leslie Cunningham has been serving as the Principle Buyer and Commodity Lead in Global Sourcing at Boston Scientific since 2011. In this role, Leslie facilitates the identification of alternates for obsolete and end-of-life parts in the medical device manufacturing sector. Additionally, he is responsible for improving supplier performance through the management of scorecards and conducting supplier business reviews. His strategic involvement extends to risk assessment and strategic sourcing for new product development projects.
Previous Experience at Abbott Medical Optics
Before joining Boston Scientific, Leslie Cunningham held the position of Commodity/Purchasing Manager at Abbott Medical Optics from 2009 to 2012. During his tenure, Leslie was involved in oversight of the part qualification process, ensuring that parts met all necessary qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) and were added to the Approved Vendor List, effectively contributing to the company’s streamlined procurement strategies.
Senior Commodity Manager at Johnson & Johnson - Lifescan
From 2004 to 2009, Leslie Cunningham worked at Johnson & Johnson - Lifescan as a Senior Commodity Manager. His responsibilities prominently included improving supplier performance and managing strategic sourcing initiatives. His work contributed substantially to the procurement and global sourcing strategies of the company, ensuring the timely and efficient acquisition of critical components.
Educational Background: San Jose State University
Leslie Cunningham has a robust educational background from San Jose State University. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from 1984 to 1987. Additionally, he achieved a Master's degree in Audiology. The strong foundation in analytics and detailed-oriented study provided Leslie with critical skills which he has applied throughout his career in the field of sourcing and procurement.
Noteworthy Achievements
Throughout his career, Leslie Cunningham has received multiple performance awards. These include the STAR, SPOT, Outstanding Leadership, and project contribution awards from senior management. One of Leslie’s notable accomplishments was his successful management of a multi-year Research and Development project which he brought from development to production, ensuring that all milestones were met on time.