Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Global Procurement Director- Plant Indirect and Real Estate, the Global Category Sr Manager - Construction (“GCM”) is responsible for category strategy development and execution of ~$215M in Construction category spend. The GCM will utilize a robust category management process to develop effective strategies that deliver value aligned with internal partner needs and shareholder expectations.

The Construction category and associated suppliers are typically a mix of regional and local and represent significant opportunity and risk to multiple businesses and functions. The GCM is responsible for driving performance improvements in Quality, Service, Total Cost, Risk Management, and Responsible Sourcing. The GCM will lead high value and high impact RFPs, improve project execution timelines, and ensure effective stakeholder and supplier relationship management.

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. 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

% of Time (estimated)

15% - Category strategy development

40% - Strategy execution through bidding and contracting in collaboration with Procurement COE

20% - Proactive stakeholder engagement

15% - Supplier relationship management

10% - Stakeholder/site escalation support

Scope of Responsibility:

For the Construction category scope, the GCM will:

• Collaborate with BD’s Office of Global Construction (OGC) to effectively plan and execute large capital facilities projects and partner to with OGC to conduct regular meetings with project stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and completed in a timely manner

• Conduct RFX planning, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers

• Collaborate with regional PMs and team members to align and share best practices

• Ensure category strategies are inclusive of business requirements, reflective of external market conditions and supply practices and result in three-to-five-year roadmaps of 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

• 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 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 6-8% CapEx savings return on spend across near, mid and long-term driven by supplier savings and value engineering

• Improve BD’s financial position through cost savings, non-price value opportunities and price movement / inflation management

• 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 the annual budgeting process

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 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

• Understanding of global supply markets and using them for sourcing strategies

• Cost management practices including budgeting

• Enabling supplier development, value delivery, and continuous improvement

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Travel:  ~10-20%

Education/Degree: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Operations

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred

Experience: 

• Minimum 10 years professional experience in Procurement in either or both Manufacturing and Services environments

• Experience with industrial and/or commercial construction and/or manufacturing facilities including design and/or alteration of regulated manufacturing, facilities and administrative offices is preferred

• Experience in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies preferred

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.

At BD, we strive to make healthcare a priority for our associates and their families. We have a variety of plans including a new HSA Basic plan option with Cigna.

• $0 payroll contributions if your salary is below $50,000

• Plan covers 100% preventative care (annual wellness exam, and immunizations)

• Visit any provider

If you meet the eligibility and enrollment requirements, your coverage begins on your date of hire or the date you become a benefits-eligible associate.

BENEFITS:

BD provides comprehensive total rewards benefits for all of its employees. Most benefits start on day 1 of your employment with BD.

• Competitive pay

• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Education assistance ($5250.00 per year)

• Adoption assistance

• 401K plan with $.75 of every dollar matched up to 6% of compensation

• Basic life and AD&D provided

• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance plans

• Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

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 encourage people with the creativity and daim tohelp 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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Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (West)

Additional Locations

USA AZ - Nogales, USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters, USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B, USA CT - Canaan, USA GA - Covington BMD, USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle, USA NE - Broken Bow, USA NE - Columbus (East), USA NJ - Franklin Lakes, USA NY - Glens Falls, USA RI - Warwick, USA SC - Sumter, USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr., USA TX - San Antonio - Silicon Dr, USA UT - Sandy

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture.  We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$110,000.00 - $181,500.00