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Procurement Associate Director - Global EMI

BD, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Procurement Associate Director - Global EMI Base pay range: $150,900.00/yr - $249,000.00/yr

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 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.

About The Role As Procurement Associate Director - Global EMI you will report to and work 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 (including Electronics, Motors, Sensors, Power Supply, Cables & Connectors, Connectivity, Embedded Software and other subcategories) through your servant leadership and guidance.

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

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 performed by category managers based on internal and external sensing

Collaborate with category managers, business unit procurement teams, R&D sourcing teams and internal customers 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 and communicate assignments into the business

Guide category managers on supplier relationship management to ensure delivery of quarterly business reviews with suppliers, multi-year value plans with preferred suppliers, 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 met

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

About You

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 a consistent track record of delivering outcomes

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

Proven initiative and ability to implement procurement strategies effectively

Strong business acumen and ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategy

Basic Qualifications Required

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

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Experience with contract manufacturing and electro-mechanical, mechatronic and medical instrumentation supply bases and categories is a plus

Previous people management experience is preferred

Work Environment Travel may be required up to 30% of time. At BD, on-site collaboration is prioritized to foster creativity and problem-solving. For most roles, a minimum of 4 days in-office per week is expected, with flexibility where applicable. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements indicated in the job posting. Some roles may require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination where permitted by law.

Why Join Us? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions, encourages you to bring your authentic self to work, and supports you to learn, grow, and improve every day. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. To learn more about BD, visit the careers site.

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 status, or any other protected status.

Salary Range Information: $150,900.00 - $249,000.00 USD Annual

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