Director Procurement, Surgery Business Unit

In-Office, Warwick, RI

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Job ID: R-553197
Category: Procurement Group
Location: Warwick, Rhode Island

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.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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 amakerof possiblewith us.

Responsibilities include:

Functional leadership with the Business insuring procurement strategy is developed and aligned with business needs with governance across direct and indirect spends.
Accountable for cost, quality, service levels relative to supply base into the business, directly manages unique spend and suppliers for the business while leveraging scale for suppliers and areas of spend which cut-across BD
Partners with a wide range of procurement COE's (category, supplier, procurement excellence teams) and associates to bring together a comprehensive procurement perspective for the business and helps shape the business world-wide strategy
Ensures business needs and key strategies are integrated into category spend and that there is a clear value proposition for the assigned business to implement sourcing strategies.
Works with other procurement associates to encourage consensus among various stakeholder groups and achieve objectives. Actively identifies gaps, proposes and implements changes necessary to close gaps, which may be related to supplier, processes or other commercial issue. Effectively uses all change tools to facilitate adoption of change
Contributes to overall global procurement functional strategy and procure to pay process improvements - end to end oversight for source to pay within the business
Educates internal / external customers on various technical and procurement process issues
Leads the creation and development of New Product (GPDS) sourcing strategies and collaborates end to end across the ISC for seamless integration and execution - aligns with global COE's to ensure scale, leverage and preferred strategies are followed

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.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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 visithttps://bd.com/careers

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Adaptable
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Proactive
Problem-solver
Results-driven
Self-Starter

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This is an environment for professionals who want influence, accountability and visibility. You'll collaborate with teams around the world, advise leaders and help translate bold strategy into measurable outcomes that strengthen our business and advance healthcare worldwide.

See how BD transforms possibility into progress through relentless innovation and purposeful collaboration. See what it means to build the future of health — together with BD.

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