Strategic Sourcing Professional

Lead the work that keeps us moving
At BD, Corporate professionals power the systems, decisions and capabilities that enable our global business to perform and grow. You'll partner across functions, regions and leadership levels to solve complex challenges, drive operational excellence and support the teams closest to customers and healthcare providers.
Across our corporate functions, BD offers opportunities which allow you to deliver results that matter, take ownership of your impact, and grow your career in an organization built for long-term success. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide.
Without you,advancing the world of health™ wouldn't be possible.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Working with current supply base to ensure on time delivery of goods/services while maintaining compliance to local, corporate, and industry regulations.
Leading the materials planning for the site – including when to buy and how much to buy – in support of the plant production/build schedules of all products
Manage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse team
Working with finance/operations to conduct variance analysis and cycle counts as needed.
Responsible for ensuring the purchase and delivery of all materials needed for operation of the plant (MRO, facilities, supplies, etc)
Identify, analyze, and drive major supplier/procurement related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant level
Represent materials on the site MRB (Materials Review Board)
Collaborate with cross-functionally to achieve all plant goals – including PPV and inventory targets
Provide inventory procurement support to new products that are launching out of the Woburn facility
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to the facility, act as primary point of contact for site related issues to these suppliers
Lead efforts to negotiate and implement/renew Strategic Supply Agreements covering this facility where needed
Represent department in Sarbanes-Oxley, FDA, Internal, and ISO Audits
Support other critical business efforts as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in related field
2-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Operations
Experience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry preferred
Must possess leadership qualities as well as ability to influence stakeholders
Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
The ability to work effectively and implement solutions on a strict timeline in a cross functional team environment
Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
ERP/MRP system experience required (JDE preferred)
Must be able to travel between manufacturing facilities and supplier sites when needed (