Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director, SG&A and Marketing Procurement, the Procurement Manager, SG&A (the “PM”) is responsible for executing Procurement Strategies, leading supplier management activities and performing day to day operational procurement functions.

This role is a great opportunity for any Procurement Professional interested in broadening their expertise in the SG&A Indirect Procurement Categories. By working closely with our Global Category Managers (GCMs) you will gain insight into Consulting, Professional Services, and Human Resources Categories.

We are looking for individuals excited about driving performance improvements in Total Cost, Service Delivery, Quality, Risk Management, Innovation, and Responsible Sourcing within their space.

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 creativity 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 entrepreneurial 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.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties, % of Time (estimated)

30% RFx, Bidding, Negotiation and Contracting

20% Savings pipeline development and Procurement Strategy development / support

20% Stakeholder engagement

20% Supplier Relationship Management

10% Other as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility:

For the SG&A North America scope, the PM will:

• Lead pipeline creation of cost savings initiatives

• Conduct independent RFX planning and execution.

• Prepare and lead negotiations with suppliers.

• Handle the entire contracting process for Master Agreements and SOW with suppliers.

• Collaborate with other regional PMs and team members to align and share standard methodologies.

• Support the GCM in development of Global Category Strategies

• Independently create regional or limited-scope Category Strategies inclusive of relevant business requirements, external market conditions, supply practices and resulting in 3-to-5 year roadmaps of Savings and Beneficial Initiatives

• Advocate for the implementation of category strategies, facilitate supplier selection to ensure consistency with category strategies, approved by stakeholders, and communicated appropriately to the end user community.

• Work with functional and platform leaders to ensure funding of Cost Savings, Cash Preservation, Contracting, Supplier performance improvement, and Risk mitigation projects

• Promote and establish long-term collaborative relationships (through Supplier Relationship Management) with key suppliers and ensure that all suppliers are treated in a professional, ethical, accountable, and fair manner

• Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans inclusive of proactive risk identification and risk prevention, mitigation, retirement, and compliance for assigned group of categories with businesses or functions

• Address relevant aspects of the source-to-pay process aligned to corporate cash management objectives

Financial/Cost Objectives:

• Deliver against functional goals including meeting or exceeding an annual contribution of 4-6% savings return on spend across near, mid and long-term driven by supplier savings and value delivery.

• Improve BD's financial position through cost savings, non-price value opportunities and price movement / inflation management.

• Engage and influence Finance partners to drive appropriate quantification and visibility of financial impacts in the respective budgets through communication and consensus on strategies and processes.

KSA Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Growth mindset towards efficiency, performance, and professional development

• Results driven, effective in driving measurable business impact

• Strategic sourcing/category management and understanding of global supply markets

• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to enable supplier development, value delivery, and continuous improvement

• Ability to successfully lead and implement change and innovation by working and influencing leaders within a diverse, complex and highly matrixed organization.

• Willingness and ability to perform both hands-on execution work as well as strategic planning.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity, assess/measure and take risks appropriately.

• Ability to create concrete insights from large but not always “clean” data sets. Strong Excel Pivot table skills are required. Working knowledge of PowerBI, Sievo is preferred.

Travel:  ~5 - 10%

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 2-5 years professional experience in Procurement

• Indirect Procurement experience in HR or Consulting preferred.

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. 

Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters, USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B, USA GA - Covington BMD

Work Shift

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Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$112,300.00 - $185,400.00 USD Annual