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Job Description

The Procurement Manager International Infusion is a role dedicated to our international acute care and ambulatory infusion therapy business platform within BDs Medication Management Solutions business unit and is responsible for strategic procurement outcomes across a portfolio of spend categories and suppliers for this business. Main spend categories include electronic contract manufacturing services and a variety of subcategories such as motors, sensors, batteries, precision machined components, cables and connectors, power supply units and displays. At the interface to the International Infusion business platform team, the Procurement Manager International Infusion will leverage the full capability and value proposition of BDs global procurement function and execute strategic procurement activities in line with the business strategic plan, from new product development to serial manufacturing and aftersales services. 

With powerful sourcing strategies, business acumen and value-added supplier relationship management, vetted with key decision makers and aligned with our global category management organization, the Procurement Manager International Infusion will de-risk product availability, bring supplier innovation, advance our sustainability and responsible sourcing agenda and enable long term competitive growth of our infusion business and thereby make a positive impact on patients and healthcare workers around the world.

About the Role

Reporting to the Procurement Director, Global EMI & Contract Manufacturing and Supply Network Transformation, and as part of BD`s diverse global Integrated Supply Chain organization, the Procurement Manager International Infusion is directly accountable for all Procurement outcomes of the assigned business. The Procurement Manager International Infusion partners with our interdisciplinary International Infusion team across a number of sites and R&D centers and collaborates closely with our central category management organization and business unit procurement team to maximize Procurement`s contribution to long term competitive growth of the International Infusion business platform and position Procurement as vital business partner. 

With an emphasis on sourcing for new product development and the management of contract manufacturers the Procurement Manager International Infusion will play a leading role in optimizing the supply chain to bring competitive advantage to BD by leading sourcing events and directly owning and coordinating the management of critical supplier relationships including bidding, contracting, business reviews and value plan creation. As part of a cross-functional team and matrixed business environment, the Procurement Manager International Infusion will demonstrate end-to-end thinking, represent Procurement in the platform, translate business requirements into Procurement objectives and support the development and implementation of tailored category strategies to enhance business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate BD Leadership Standards and Values
• Supplier relationship and contract management for assigned suppliers and development of multi-year value plans with preferred supply base
• Deploy preferred supply base and manage costing and Procurement deliverables for new product development programs
• Ensure adherence to approved category strategies
• Engage suppliers and stakeholders in supplier innovation and business reviews
• Hands-on escalation support for critical supplier issues
• Support development of global category strategies in close collaboration with global procurement community and stakeholders
• Lead implementation activities of category strategies including overall project management, stakeholder communication, reporting and procurement aspects of supply market research, business requirements analysis, opportunity assessment, supplier identification, supplier selection, risk mitigation, negotiation and contract execution.
• Achieve performance objectives such as year on year material cost productivity, working capital optimization, supply chain resiliency improvement, continuous improvement and Kaizen results, contract deployment and supplier CO2 emissions reductions

About You

• Curiosity and solution provider
• Strong story telling ability and presentation skills
• Successful track record of business impact from supplier relationship management activities and sourcing strategies
• Proficiency in applying category management process and tools  
• Demonstrated advanced negotiation skills
• Minimum 3 years of (international) experience in a strategic sourcing or category management role with multi-site responsibility and exposure to senior management
• Preferably solid understanding of mentioned direct material categories and manufacturing operations
• Growth mindset and a passion to drive change in a dynamic business environment
• Inquisitive and critical thinking to proactively identify new opportunities for procurement and stakeholders to enhance business impact
• Strong influencing and interpersonal communication skills (effective and assertive) within a matrixed and multi-cultural organization
• Ability to build effective teams and to work both collaboratively and independently
• Comfortable to navigate a broad scope and strong reasoning for priority setting
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and take risk intelligently
• Willingness and ability to perform both hands-on execution work as well as strategic planning work

Salary range for the role: 130 000 to 160 000 CHF + variable + benefits

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.

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