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Job Description Summary

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the contribution and execution of category strategies and supplier management activities for assigned categories including current year savings, contribution to 3-year savings pipeline and category value plans.

• Ensures supply of raw materials and services working collaboratively with Business, Functions and Procurement.

• Can serve as the primary leader during issue resolution or escalation point with team.

• Relationship management with preferred and conventional suppliers, primarily regional but may include global relationships.

• Collaboration with Supplier Facing team

• Coach and mentor team of 4-6 associates. Performance management and development activities.

Scope:

• This position contributes to the development of category strategies and ensures category strategies are executed primarily on a regional basis working closely with Director of Category Management, Sr. Category Manager and the Businesses and Functions.

• Supplier Management Strategies are developed and executed for preferred and conventional suppliers and enable category Business Requirements.

• Accountable to ensure proactive and reactive risk mitigation strategies are developed and executed for assigned categories and suppliers in collaboration with Director of Category Management

Sphere of Influence:

• The position reports to the Director of Procurement and plays a critical role in influencing the success of key performance metrics including; financial performance, value delivery and assurance of supply for material and services.

• The role also influences a broad network across organization and business to drive and align on strategy execution. Influence extends to peers, team members, sites, functions and key stakeholders.

• The target audience on interaction internally is typically at Manager and Director level but may include Vice President and BU President depending upon the situation.

Accountability:

• Is accountable for the contribution and implementation of a range of strategies across categories of spend and supply base for affected business, regions and functions to achieve in excess of 4% year-on-year return while maintaining BD’s supplier ethics and internal values.

• Accountable for effective supplier management strategies (preferred and conventional relationships) as well as assurance of supply

• Accountable to identify where master supply agreements and/or other contractual relationships are needed, and to ultimately reach contractual outcomes with our suppliers that will bring year-on-year value for BD

• Seeks continuous improvement opportunities across Procurement for assigned areas

• Performance is measured against successful delivery business, regions and functional financial objectives

• Improves BD's financial position through ability to execute and deliver cost savings, non-price value opportunities and risk mitigation.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Description

This position is accountable for the contribution and execution of category strategies and supplier management activities for assigned categories including current year savings, contribution to 3-year savings pipeline and category value plans. The candidate will ensure supply of raw materials and services working collaboratively with Business, Functions, and Procurement including gobal relationships. In this role, the candidate will serve as the primary leader during issue resolution or escalation pertaining to supplier management, and work closely with the Director of Category Management, Sr. Category Manager and the Businesses and Functions.

Other Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the contribution and implementation of a range of strategies across categories of spend and supply base for affected business, regions and functions to achieve in excess of 4% year-on-year return while maintaining BD’s supplier ethics and internal values.

• Accountable for effective supplier management strategies (preferred and conventional relationships) as well as assurance of supply

• Accountable to identify where master supply agreements and/or other contractual relationships are needed, and to ultimately reach contractual outcomes with our suppliers that will bring year-on-year value for BD

• Seeks continuous improvement opportunities across Procurement for assigned areas

• Performance is measured against successful delivery business, regions and functional financial objectives

• Improves BD's financial position through ability to execute and deliver cost savings, non-price value opportunities and risk mitigation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• 10 years management experience

• 10 years procurement category management experience

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

CAN Québec - Boulevard du Parc Technologique, USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.