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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global sourcing strategies, supplier management, and procurement excellence, with a strong focus on cost management and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and drive strategic initiatives in complex, regulated environments.
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Global Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementProcurement Operational ExcellenceCost Management PracticesTeam Leadership and Development
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingSupplier DevelopmentCategory ManagementAnalytical AcumenStatistical ModelingNegotiation PlanningRisk MitigationSupply Chain ManagementContinuous ImprovementCost Efficiency
Soft Skills
Strategic AgilityBusiness AcumenInfluencing SkillsCoaching and DevelopmentInclusivity and Diversity Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentRegulated ProductsSupply MarketsMacro-Economic FactorsFreight and WarehousingSupply Chain Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Direct development and maintenance of global and regional sourcing strategies, governance, and tailored vendor bases
- Oversee creation and execution of sourcing strategies and projects across freight, warehousing and distribution, and supply-chain software and systems
- Drive improvements in quality, service, total cost, risk management, innovation, and responsible sourcing
- Develop and maintain tools and processes to sense, model, assess, and inform category markets
- Co-own BD Scope 3 carbon emissions strategy for product and materials transport
- Lead global sourcing scope across inbound, intracompany, and outbound materials and products
- Select, develop, allocate, and evaluate a diverse team of sourcing and analytics professionals
- Lead stakeholder intake and translate requirements into aligned category strategies across geographies and business segments
- Guide supplier relationship management, supplier stratification, supplier development, program management, and resource allocation
- Lead negotiation planning, negotiations, contracting, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation
- Ensure category strategies, supplier selection, governance, source-to-pay processes, and multi-year roadmaps are developed and executed
- Drive cross-functional continuous improvement and Procurement Operational Excellence
- Manage sourcing strategy for more than $800M in annual spend and deliver annual value results
- Report to the Vice President Procurement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum ten years professional experience in an international regulated manufactured products environment
- Approximately 5+ years managing professionals
- Experience developing effective sourcing strategies for a wide range of categories
- Procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management experience in manufacturing and/or services environments
- Understanding of supply markets and macro-economic factors relevant to areas of responsibility
- Cost management practices
- Strategic sourcing or category management experience with a history of successful breakthrough strategy development and implementation
- Supplier value management, supplier development, and continuous improvement experience
- Supply relationship development
- Strategic agility, business acumen, and ability to manage complexity
- Experience working and influencing within a highly matrixed organization
- Experience hiring and staffing high-performing teams
- Experience coaching and developing others
- Strong analytical acumen and comfort with statistical models
- Ability to foster, develop, and lead inclusive and diverse environments
- Ability to travel 40%+ domestically and internationally
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
- Supply Chain operating role or Supply Chain Operations cost/efficiency project experience preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive Total Rewards program
- Reward and recognition opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits programs
- Learning and development through BD University
- Inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture
- Support for learning, growth, and professional development
- Face-to-face collaboration and in-person workplace culture