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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.

We are seeking a visionary leader to join our team as Sr. Director Procurement, Supplier Excellence. This role will report directly to the Chief Procurement Officer and will play a pivotal role shaping our Procurement and Supplier Management Strategy. The successful candidate will be accountable for the development and implementation of a company-wide strategy for driving supplier development and achieving supplier performance excellence. This candidate
will build and lead a global team, accountable for identifying and implementing improvement actions at supplier’s manufacturing sites, driving a step level improvement in productivity & capacity, reducing costs and also meeting BD’s quality expectations.
 

The candidate will collaborate with members of the ISC (Procurement, Operations and Supply Chain), Supplier Quality and the broader WW Business to build cross functional teams to deliver supplier improvement strategies which addressing current and future needs of the Businesses.

Key Responsibilities:
▪ Supplier Excellence Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for supplier development and supplier performance across the enterprise and in collaboration with functions and businesses and in alignment with BD Excellence.
▪ Supplier Performance Management: Lead initiatives to enhance supplier capabilities and performance, ensuring they meet our risk, quality, service, cost and innovation requirements through application of lean and six sigma principles. Align with Category Management on supplier management strategy to ensure the principles of category/supplier management are maintained.
▪ Continuous improvement (Kaizen): Develop and execute a structured program to drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) culture at Suppliers. Provide adequate on-site support, coaching & training to enable suppliers to build internal capability in driving continuous improvements.
▪ Supplier Risk Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate current and future risks in the supply chain linked to existing performance gaps. Collaborate with Procurement, Risk and Resiliency teams to ensure mitigation activities are captured.
▪ Total Cost of Ownership and Growth Mindset: Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining/improving standards of quality and service and enabling innovation. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards

BD Position Description – North America
▪ Reporting and Measurement: Monitor, evaluate and report supplier performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary with an overall improvement in performance
▪ Leadership and Coaching: Provide leadership and guidance to the Supplier Excellence team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Build capability in the areas of six-sigma and kaizen
 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties
% of Time (estimated)
1 20% Strategy and Implementation
2 40% Supplier improvement initiatives & actions, driving Kaizens
3 20% X-Functional Engagement – Procurement and Business
4 20% Training and Development
May perform other duties as required

Candidates expected travel commitment is 50-75%
 

3. Scope of Responsibility:
Strategic Orientation:
Strategy: Global in nature with high degree of alignment across BU, function and regions
Suppliers: Alignment with supplier LT on strategic initiatives in collaboration with Category Management
Internal: Cross functional strategic alignment with BU, ISC, BD Excellence
Sphere of Influence:
Stakeholders: WW business units and functions, specifically across the ISC, BD Excellence
Suppliers: Supplier leadership team in alignment with Category Management. Third-party consultants and industry SME’s (Six Sigma and Lean)
Internal: Cross functional team alignment and influence
Does this position have direct reports?
3-5
Example of team(s) membership/leadership
GPLT, ISC, GIE, BU Teams, Supplier Quality (Central and BU)
Examples of internal (BD) contacts:
Broadly - ISC Leadership, GPLT, ISC, BU Teams, Supplier Quality, BU Integration Teams
Examples of external (outside of BD) contacts:
Suppliers, Industry Associations

4. Impact on Business Results
Degrees of Accountability:
TCO (Assurance of Supply, Quality, Cost, Innovation and Regulatory), ISC, BU LT, Functions
Areas:
TCO – Accountable for measurable performance improvement within the Supply Base
Strategy – Accountable for Supplier Excellence strategy at enterprise level
Talent – Accountable for the talent development within team, specifically in the areas of Six Sigma / Lean
Measurement and Reporting – Accountable for reporting
 

5. KSA Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Requirements (indicate the minimum)
Knowledge and Skills ▪ Demonstrated knowledge in areas of supplier development, supplier management and supplier quality including six sigma and lean principles.
▪ Prior experience leading Supplier Management or Supplier Quality
organization / teams including implementing change management initiative such as Supplier Certification Programs
▪ Skilled in process methodologies such as FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, DFMEA,
DOE, Dfx and poke yoke
▪ Proven experience driving large-scale change management across a global
matrix organization.
▪ Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end supply chain risk and resiliency
strategies
▪ Proven knowledge and experience with Supplier Management.
▪ Strong presentation skills, experience developing and presenting to c-suite
level.
▪ Willingness to take a hands-on approach to solve problems with a bias for
action.
▪ Ability to work across cultures and regions with strong interpersonal skills.
Education/Degree Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Supply Chain, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical engineering, MBA or equivalent preferred
Experience
Minimum 10 years of work experience in the areas of Procurement, Supplier
Management, Supplier Quality/Development

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.

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