BD · 1 month ago
Senior Category Manager IT Infrastructure Services
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $241K/yr
10+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing the world of health. The Senior Category Manager – IT Infrastructure Services is responsible for developing global sourcing strategies and maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with business needs and market conditions.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Lead strategic supplier management, including risk, performance, relationship, value delivery, and supplier development
Guide global category teams in developing, communicating, and approving sourcing strategies that reflect regional requirements and market conditions and coordinating handoff to regional teams for supplier selection and implementation
Plan, negotiate, and contract with suppliers, ensuring agreements meet BD’s global needs—from small to large ($100M) service agreements
Develop best in class multi-year roadmaps for savings, value creation, and innovation opportunities based on market intel and business needs
Monitor internal customer and supply market changes impacting sourcing strategy
Lead supplier selection, RFX development, proposal evaluation, and stakeholder approval, ensuring effective communication of supply base
Execute supplier relationship management for key suppliers and oversee global supplier activities
Apply source-to-pay processes, including customer-centric support and preferred payment methods
Maintain stakeholder relationships globally
Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans and ensure supply base compliance with corporate procedures and legal requirements
Drive global category team effectiveness mentor regional sourcing associates as needed
Drive budget favorability by proactively identifying budget gaps and engaging stakeholders through strategic communications and consensus, resulting in cost savings and value opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Minimum ten years of related work experience, including IT and BPO category strategy and execution
Strategic sourcing process
Supplier management
Negotiation
Cost management practices
Supply market knowledge
Supply market research and analysis
Contract creation and management
Ability to influence without direct authority
Written and verbal communication skills
Proactivity and growth mindset to drive for results
Problem solving skills
Preferred
Proficiency in AI and newer technologies
NAPM certification
APICS certification
IT and Product development Lean
Process Effectiveness Product Development Process
Project Management
Regulatory Systems and Compliance including quality concepts
Benefits
Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
Potential reimbursement of phone use
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Bereavement leaves
Military leave
Personal leave
Family and Medical Leave (FML)
Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President Interventional Segment
Recent News
2026-01-22
Medical Device Network
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