Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manger, Strategic Offer Development, this position facilitates the Contracting Lifecycle process supporting BD Strategic Customer Group (SCG) contracts including GPO, IDN and Channel Management.

As a member of the SCG Offer Development team, the Contract Consultant will contribute to the formalized process of a contracting capability within the CoE. Working in partnership and collaboration within the Commercial and Customer Operations, the Strategic Customer Group sales team, Commercial Integrators, cross functional Business Partners and Legal, this role supports US Region policies, processes, and governance of BD’s Strategic Customer Group contracts to ensure the effective implementation of critical contract activities and manage business opportunities and risk appropriately.

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. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with all phases of SCG Offer Development contracts lifecycle including intake requests, execution, amendments, extensions.

• Track required clauses and draft SCG Offer Development agreements in contract lifecycle management tool.

• Work with the Sr. Manager, Strategic Offer Development to ensure contract terms are negotiated in accordance with established BD standard T&C policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements. Weighs contract risk to the businesses and provides solutions for successful contract awards.

• Partner with key business stakeholders to recommend and execute ongoing business process continuous improvement and simplification activities.

• Develop, maintain and update training material and desktop procedures related to automated tools/applications.

• Provides direction to appropriate Commercial and Customer Operations teams for successful contract implementation, life cycle management, and facilitating price load notifications.

• Responsible for meeting submission deadlines for agreements such as GPO, IDN and Channel Management.

• Provides crucial data for determining contract renewal disposition.

• Triage GPO/IDN/Channel related issues for various business units and field teams, providing critical input and conflict resolution guidance.

• Maintain high levels of responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy in contract dispute resolutions.

• Maintain strategic contract information in CLM tool and SharePoint site, providing accurate executable information across the organization.

• Cultivate a positive work climate that fosters collaboration, innovation, and alignment with BD Values.

• Takes personal accountability for one's own decisions, elevates risk as appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, providing cross coverage to other areas of GPO Offer Development.

• Produce and distribute monthly/quarterly/ad hoc reporting from CLM tool. 

Qualifications

• BA/BS required (in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience in the applicable area).

• Strong problem solver with business insight.

• Proven ability to quickly establish credibility, trust, and support within all levels of organization.

• Effective communicator and a self-motivated teammate capable of working in a fast-paced work environment.

• Demonstrated customer centricity skills.

• Manage multiple requests, plan work in real time and through shifting responsibilities.

• Highlight and act on opportunities for process improvement.

• Ability to act with speed, agility and accountability to drive desirable outcomes.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, required.

Key Competencies

• Problem-Solving Orientation

• Organizational Agility

• Delivering Under Pressure

• Striving for Continuous Improvement

• Customer Focus

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. 

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Primary Work Location

USA IL - Vernon Hills

Additional Locations

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters, USA MD - Sparks - 39 Loveton Circle, USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)

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Salary or hourly rate 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 or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$30.10 - $49.60 USD Hourly