Job Description Summary

Are you ready to shape the future of procurement within a global industry leader? BD is seeking a strategic, forward thinking Global Procurement Business Partner & Category Manager to lead a major transformation within our highly strategic stoppers category.

In this high impact, senior individual contributor role, you will oversee a large, high value global portfolio, engage directly with C suite executives at key suppliers, and collaborate closely with senior internal leaders. Your mandate is clear: reshape our supplier ecosystem, forge new strategic partnerships, and build the long term roadmap that will secure BD’s leadership in a rapidly evolving market.
You will excel in this role if you bring strong procurement expertise, experience with technical or industrial components, and the ability to navigate complexity with influence, vision, and strategic clarity. You do not need to be an engineer—what matters is your ability to understand technical products, challenge the status quo, and drive transformation across a global organization.
If you are seeking a role where you can truly shape the future of a critical category, lead meaningful change, and operate at the intersection of strategy, business partnering, and innovation, this is a rare and exceptional opportunity.

This position is located in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Applicants must hold a valid Swiss work permit and be legally resident in the Canton of Vaud

Job Description

• Design and execute sourcing strategies that go beyond cost—delivering value, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Select and manage suppliers for your business unit, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and strategic goals.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to continuously refine sourcing plans.
• Drive annual price performance across assigned categories.
• Lead end‑to‑end supplier selection, from market scanning to final approval and communication.
• Negotiate contracts that meet business requirements and secure long‑term value.
• Manage key supplier relationships, ensuring performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, building trust and enabling procurement excellence across the organization.

Your profile:

• Minimum 7 years of senior‑level experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within complex, global manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead major transformation initiatives, including supplier landscape redesign, category strategy evolution, and long‑term value creation.
• Deep expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, with strong understanding of technical or industrial components and the ability to challenge established approaches.
• Strong commercial and negotiation acumen, with a proven record managing high‑value international portfolios and influencing multi‑regional supply ecosystems.
• Executive presence and credibility to operate confidently at C‑suite level, engaging senior leaders internally and across key supplier organizations.
• Analytical, forward‑looking mindset, capable of interpreting market dynamics, assessing supplier capabilities, and converting insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages such as French is a strong asset.
• Proactive, results‑driven leader with a history of successful strategy execution in matrixed environments, fostering cross‑functional alignment and building trusted partnerships.
• Compensation range: 180k–200k CHF fixed base.

This position is located in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Applicants must hold a valid Swiss work permit and be legally resident in the Canton of Vaud

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Apply now!

Why this role?

You’ll be part of a global organization undergoing an exciting transformation. This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategies, elevate supplier performance, and contribute to a more agile, innovative, and value‑driven Procurement function.

If you’re motivated by impact, energized by change, and passionate about strategic procurement, we’d love to meet you.

Why join us?

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in Switzerland, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

A career at BD means learning and working 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.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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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Primary Work Location

CHE Eysins - Business Park Terre-Bonne

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

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 determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.

Salary Range Information

CHF143 900,00 - CHF230 225,00 CHF Annual