Tim Dolan
About Tim Dolan
Tim Dolan is the Global Director of Indirect Sourcing at Boston Scientific, leading a team of over 90 professionals and optimizing a $3.5 billion spend across various categories.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Tim Dolan serves as the Global Director of Indirect Sourcing at Boston Scientific, a role he has held since 2018. Based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, he leads a team of over 90 sourcing professionals. His team manages a $3.5 billion spend across various indirect categories.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Before becoming the Global Director of Indirect Sourcing, Tim Dolan was the Director of Indirect Sourcing at Boston Scientific from 2009 to 2018. In this role, he honed his expertise in strategic sourcing and team leadership.
Work Experience at Nuance Communications and Procter & Gamble
Tim Dolan served as the Global Director of Purchasing at Nuance Communications from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this, he held positions at Procter & Gamble, including Group Manager, Purchases (2005-2007), and Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Diversity (2002-2005). These roles helped him build a solid foundation in sourcing and supplier management.
Educational Background
Tim Dolan holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University (2015-2017) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from MIT Sloan School of Management (1998-2000). He also has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government from Harvard University (1990-1994).
Military Service
Before entering the corporate world, Tim Dolan served as a Lieutenant in the Navy Supply Corps from 1994 to 1998. This early career experience provided him with a strong foundation in logistics and leadership.
Leadership Initiatives at Boston Scientific
At Boston Scientific, Tim Dolan created a Sourcing Center of Excellence to improve program governance, strategic sourcing, and supplier diversity leadership. He also established a Sustainable Sourcing Team focused on addressing Scope 3 emissions and enhancing supplier engagement.
Cost Savings and Pandemic Management
Tim Dolan has been forecasted to achieve $66 million in hard savings and over $100 million in cost avoidance for 2023. During the global pandemic, he played a key role in managing and resolving numerous supply chain issues, showcasing his strategic and operational capabilities.
Veterans Employee Resource Group
Tim Dolan serves as the Global Lead for the Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Boston Scientific. In this role, he promotes a supportive environment for military personnel and their families, leveraging his own military experience to lead this initiative.