Director, Procurement Business Partner - SM (Hybrid)
Becton Dickinson NA

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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.

As the Director of Procurement, you will build credibility and collaborative business relationships at the leadership level ensuring governance across direct and indirect spends.

• Partner with a wide range of procurement leaders and associates to bring together a comprehensive procurement perspective
• Ensures business needs and key strategies are coordinated into leveraged category spend and that there is a clear value proposition to implement sourcing strategies
• Responsible for speaking on behalf of the procurement function regarding all relevant categories and functional initiatives
• Direct responsibility for customer relationship management at the Business or Functional Leadership Team level and where appropriate, R&D and New Product Development groups
• Works in close alignment and collaboration with regional procurement leaders and category strategy leaders
• May be a member of the Extended Procurement Leadership Team, and if so, contributes to overall functional strategy and procure to pay process improvements

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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 issues
• Optimally uses all change tools to facilitate adoption of change
• Contributes to overall functional strategy and procure to pay process improvements
• Educates internal / external customers on various technical and procurement process issues

About you:

To be successful, you require:

• Proven knowledge of year-on-year direct and indirect spend, pricing and associated movement
• Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management in either or both Manufacturing and Services environments
• Broad business knowledge and acumen
• Strategic sourcing or category management with a history of successful implementation
• Supplier value management, supplier development and continuous improvement
• Champion change and innovation
• Balances critical thinking with tactical action to get results
• Strategic agility, eye for business and managing complexity
• Working and influencing within a highly matrixed organization
• Develops partnerships; builds and maintains strong working relationships
• A consistent track record of developing programs and collaborating with others to reach mutual outcomes
• Adept at leading and working in diverse environments
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience directing a team of professionals

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 visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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