Procurement Associate Director - Global EMI

Procurement Associate Director - Global EMI

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About the Role

As Procurement Associate Director - Global EMI, you will be reporting to and working in close liaison with the Procurement Director - Global EMI, Contract Manufacturing and Supply Network Transformation. You will be accountable to lead a team of global category managers and enable their groundbreaking strategies and excellence in supplier relationship management for a diverse portfolio of global categories in the area of Electromechanical and Instrumentation. Make your mark upon our dynamically growing EMI business, and support our Procurement vision of delivering exceptional value, competitive advantage, and becoming a trusted business partner by providing best-in-class, innovative, sustainable and resilient supply chain solutions!

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

Lead and develop a team of high-impact global category managers

Support your team in the definition and communication of category strategies in alignment with business requirements and market conditions to drive savings and value opportunities across BD.

Ensure continuous refreshes and updates of category strategies are being performed by category managers based on internal and external sensing

Collaborate closely with category managers, business unit procurement teams, R&D sourcing teams and internal customers across BDs Integrated Supply Chain organization to deliver recommendations for incorporating category strategies and value delivery into business commitments for review and approval

Support category managers to ensure supplier selection is aligned with sourcing strategies and has the required approval

Facilitate assignment of supplier relationship owners as advised by category managers and support communication of assignments into the business

Guide category managers on excellence in supplier relationship management to ensure delivery of inclusive and value-adding quarterly business reviews with suppliers, multi-year value plans with preferred suppliers vetted with the business units and third-party innovation and sustainability activities built into category strategies.

Empower and support category managers in negotiation planning, negotiations, and contracting with suppliers.

Support development and maintenance of risk mitigation plans for the assigned category portfolio.

Take financial accountability and ensure price movement is handled effectively and budget objectives are being met

Guide category managers to ensure optimal supply base compliance, including corporate procedures and legislation requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate :

Self-starter mentality and growth mindset to challenge status quo

Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the healthcare industry

Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team

Commitment to results and consistent record of getting things done

Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and colleagues within the organization

Proven track record of taking initiative and effectively implementing procurement strategies and achieving desired outcomes

Strong business acumen and ability to navigate short term business priorities and long term strategy development at the same time

Basic Qualifications Required

• BS / BA degree with 8-10+ years of relevant experience with manufacturing environments from assignments in direct materials Category Management, Procurement, Sourcing, Operations, Supply Chain; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge

Work Environment

Travel may be required up to 30% of time. 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 / 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.