Location: Sumter,SC, USA
We are the makers of possible
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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.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
% of Time (estimated)
20%- Global strategy and savings pipeline development
25%- Stakeholder engagement
20%- Supplier relationship management
10%- Market intelligence and metrics reporting
15%- Strategy execution including bidding and contracting in collaboration with Procurement COE
10%- Market intelligence and metrics reporting
10%- Stakeholder/site escalation support
Scope of Responsibility:
For the Facilities category scope, the GCM will:
Collaborate with regional Facilities Procurement Managers and the Facilities Operations team to develop a pipeline of cost savings initiatives that deliver 5 – 8%+ savings return on spend
Conduct negotiation and RFX planning and contracting with suppliers
Collaborate with the global team to align and share best practices
Ensure category strategies are inclusive of regional business requirements, reflective of external regional market conditions and supply practices and result in three-to-five-year roadmaps of savings and value streams, and where appropriate, sustainability and innovation opportunities
Advocate for the implementation of category strategies, facilitate supplier selection to ensure consistency with category strategies, approved by stakeholders, and communicated appropriately to the end user community
Work with functional and platform leaders to ensure funding of Cost Savings, Cash Preservation, Contracting, Supplier performance improvement, and Risk mitigation projects
Promote and establish long-term cooperative relationships (through Supplier Relationship Management) with key suppliers and ensure that all suppliers are treated in a professional, ethical, accountable, and fair manner
Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans inclusive of proactive risk identification and risk prevention, mitigation, retirement, and compliance for assigned group of categories with businesses or functions
Address relevant aspects of the source-to-pay process aligned to corporate cash management objectives
Financial/Cost Objectives:
Deliver against functional goals including meeting or exceeding an annual contribution of 5-8% savings return on spend across near, mid and long-term driven by supplier savings and value delivery
Improve BD's financial position through cost savings, non-price value opportunities and price movement / inflation management and appropriate standard cost
Engage and influence Finance partners to drive appropriate quantification and visibility of financial impacts in the respective budgets through communication and consensus on strategies and processes
KSA Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Growth mindset towards efficiency, performance, and professional development
Results driven, effective in driving measurable business impact
Strategic sourcing/category management and understanding of global supply markets
Advanced negotiation skills and ability to enable supplier development, value delivery, and continuous improvement
Ability to successfully lead and implement change and innovation by working and influencing leaders within a diverse, complex and highly matrixed organization
Willingness and ability to perform both hands-on execution work as well as strategic planning
Ability to deal with ambiguity, assess/measure and take risks appropriately
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Travel: ~10-25%
Experience & Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or Engineering
Minimum 5-10 years professional experience in Procurement in either or both Manufacturing and Services environments
Experience in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies
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.
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Salary Range Information
$122,300.00 - $201,700.00 USD Annual