BD (Tissuemed Ltd)
Senior Buyer role at BD (Tissuemed Ltd)
Job Summary Senior level position that oversees materials supporting the manufacturing schedule, inventory goals, and key performance indicators. Facilitates procurement forums to secure component flow to manufacturing areas, ensuring high customer service and OTIF metrics. Owns supplier performance to meet manufacturing site demands.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of procurement processes, standard work, and tools.
Establish the necessary routines with suppliers to manage quality, delivery, pricing, lead-time, and other performance criteria in support of the business.
Develop supplier relationships to leverage the relationship when necessary to resolve issues.
Identify shortage root causes and provide solutions to eliminate recurrence.
Leads and develops work processes that integrate production requirements into materials plans.
Coordinate and publish reports as follow: Inventory Levels and Forecasts; PPV (Purchase Price Variance) Actuals and Forecast; Supplier Scorecards; Cost to Win or other Cost Improvement Projects.
Assures SAP has accurate delivery dates based on Supplier’s.
Works toward the resolution of any accounts payable, GR/IR, raw material quality issue, receiving discrepancies and shipping problems that may arise in their areas of responsibility.
Lead internal and external Procurement audits.
Drive improvement for supplier performance metrics, specifically Supplier OTIF.
Investigates and recommends implementation of appropriate advanced materials strategies such as Point of Use, Kanban, VMI, etc.
Interface with Category Management to drive cost reductions, supplier consolidations, etc.
Develop, implement and sustain strategic projects to support the success of the manufacturing site.
Assures master data in ERP and/or ordering systems is always accurate.
Provide coaching to less experienced Procurement team members.
Generates Engineering Change Requests and establishes effective dates.
Complies with ISO, FDA, BD policies and procedure requirements related to purchasing requirements and control.
Promotes a safe work environment. Provides recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Follow safety procedures.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced SAP or other ERP system planning knowledge is desired.
Strong cross-functional relationship development and ability to influence.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and Word.
Excellent written and oral communications skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.
Strong understanding of supply chain concepts, financial acumen, and product knowledge.
Demonstrates initiative and lateral thinking to solve problems.
Must have a sense of urgency. Strong decision‑making and communication skills.
ISM and/or APICS Certification desired.
Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Willing to travel to US mainland and offshore upon request.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Management, or related field.
A minimum of five years of experience in Supply Chain Planning and/or Materials Management in a manufacturing environment.
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 Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally‑protected characteristics.
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Job Summary Senior level position that oversees materials supporting the manufacturing schedule, inventory goals, and key performance indicators. Facilitates procurement forums to secure component flow to manufacturing areas, ensuring high customer service and OTIF metrics. Owns supplier performance to meet manufacturing site demands.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of procurement processes, standard work, and tools.
Establish the necessary routines with suppliers to manage quality, delivery, pricing, lead-time, and other performance criteria in support of the business.
Develop supplier relationships to leverage the relationship when necessary to resolve issues.
Identify shortage root causes and provide solutions to eliminate recurrence.
Leads and develops work processes that integrate production requirements into materials plans.
Coordinate and publish reports as follow: Inventory Levels and Forecasts; PPV (Purchase Price Variance) Actuals and Forecast; Supplier Scorecards; Cost to Win or other Cost Improvement Projects.
Assures SAP has accurate delivery dates based on Supplier’s.
Works toward the resolution of any accounts payable, GR/IR, raw material quality issue, receiving discrepancies and shipping problems that may arise in their areas of responsibility.
Lead internal and external Procurement audits.
Drive improvement for supplier performance metrics, specifically Supplier OTIF.
Investigates and recommends implementation of appropriate advanced materials strategies such as Point of Use, Kanban, VMI, etc.
Interface with Category Management to drive cost reductions, supplier consolidations, etc.
Develop, implement and sustain strategic projects to support the success of the manufacturing site.
Assures master data in ERP and/or ordering systems is always accurate.
Provide coaching to less experienced Procurement team members.
Generates Engineering Change Requests and establishes effective dates.
Complies with ISO, FDA, BD policies and procedure requirements related to purchasing requirements and control.
Promotes a safe work environment. Provides recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Follow safety procedures.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced SAP or other ERP system planning knowledge is desired.
Strong cross-functional relationship development and ability to influence.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and Word.
Excellent written and oral communications skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.
Strong understanding of supply chain concepts, financial acumen, and product knowledge.
Demonstrates initiative and lateral thinking to solve problems.
Must have a sense of urgency. Strong decision‑making and communication skills.
ISM and/or APICS Certification desired.
Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Willing to travel to US mainland and offshore upon request.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Management, or related field.
A minimum of five years of experience in Supply Chain Planning and/or Materials Management in a manufacturing environment.
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 Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally‑protected characteristics.
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