Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director (Source to Contract Operations), the Senior Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the negotiation and management of highly complex agreements across multiple categories, ensuring legal compliance, and driving process improvements throughout the contracting function. This position collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, procurement, and legal teams to optimize contract templates and support business objectives. The Senior Contracts Manager may also lead a team of 4–6 Contract Specialists, taking responsibility for training and mentoring team members to enhance efficiency and establish a true Global Contracting Operations & Services Center. Assigned sites and/or categories may change as needed, and the assigned scope typically covers multiple locations.
The Senior Contracts Manager executes contract activities for assigned suppliers and/or categories, including compliance reporting and other assessments as defined by business requirements. In addition to managing contracts, the Senior Contracts Manager is responsible for training and mentoring Contract Specialists, fostering their professional development and building team capabilities.
This associate is responsible for supporting procurement in achieving savings metrics, on-contact spend metrics, and meeting value targets within the assigned supply base, and facilitating results across designated sites and categories.
The role includes optimizing team efficiency and advancing consistent, scalable contracting operations across the Global Contracting Operations & Services Center.

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. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Contract Management and Negotiations (70%)

• Contract and/or category strategy compliance reporting and commercial playbook analysis (20%)

• Training and mentoring of associates on team, as needed (10%)

The Senior Contracts Manager provides strategic leadership in contract management by leading negotiations for high-complexity agreements—including Tier 3–5 contracts, master agreements (MSAs), and high-risk or regulated documents. This role serves as a subject matter expert on contract language, risk mitigation, and deviation control, directly negotiating red lines and collaborating closely with the Legal COE team to draft, update, and enhance contract templates and commercial playbooks in alignment with evolving legal standards and business objectives.

Within the Global Contracting Operations & Services Center, the Senior Contracts Manager develops and maintains commercial playbooks to drive category alignment and standardization, oversees key contract performance metrics such as cycle time reduction and compliance rates, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and scale contracting processes. This position is also responsible for providing day‑to‑day guidance, training, and support to Contract Specialists, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and strengthening consistent, service‑oriented contracting execution across the organization.

The Senior Contracts Manager partners with procurement and functional leadership to identify and address process bottlenecks, maintain governance over contract templates and playbooks, and ensure consistency, compliance, and operational rigor across all contracting activities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to advance the contracting function and support broader organizational objectives.

Performance is measured against agreed efficiency goals, cost savings and value targets (where applicable), contracting deliverables, and proficiency in the use of the applicable tools for the source‑to‑contract processes.

The Senior Contracts Manager may perform other duties as required and responsibilities above may be adjusted based on business needs.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Licensed attorney (preferred) or equivalent non‑legal contracting experience supporting complex, high‑value procurement and/or supplier agreements.

Background in supply chain, sourcing, supplier management, or operations with direct responsibility for commercial contract terms preferred.

Minimum 7+ years of experience in procurement contracting, supplier management, or commercial contracts roles, including:

• Ownership of end‑to‑end procurement contracting events, from intake and negotiation through execution and lifecycle management

• Deep involvement in commercial deal structures (pricing models, volume commitments, service levels, change control, termination)

• Active coordination with Legal while independently leading business‑driven contract negotiations

• Experience managing contracts within CLM or procurement workflow systems and ensuring audit‑ready contract repositories

• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of other contract professionals, project teams, or cross‑functional stakeholders

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.

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 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.

Required Skills

Analytical Thinking, Category Management, Continuous Process Improvement, Contract Compliance, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Contracts, Influencing Skills, Legal Compliance, Quantitative Financial Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management

Optional Skills

Legal Practices, Legal Terminology, Procurement Procedures

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

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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 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.

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