Procurement Director - IT, R&D Services and Lab Supplies jobs in United States
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BD · 6 hours ago

Procurement Director - IT, R&D Services and Lab Supplies

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, focused on advancing health. The Procurement Director will direct the development of global sourcing strategies for IT, lab, and R&D services, ensuring effective category teams and stakeholder alignment.

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Responsibilities

For the assigned group of categories, ensure that Global category teams are formed, functional and effective, and that resulting category strategies are communicated and approved
Category strategies are inclusive of regional business requirements, reflective of external regional market conditions, and result in 3–5-year roadmaps of savings and value streams. Innovation opportunities are evaluated and analyzed for consideration in the development of category strategies
Expected to engage and partner with C-suite level stakeholders to ensure strategic direction is aligned with functional and business strategies
Develop a robust supplier selection process that is consistent with the needs of the sourcing strategies and that supplier selection is approved by the appropriate stakeholders and communicated appropriately to the end user community
Year-on-year financial accountability for group of categories with respect to price movement and market dynamics
Accountable for strategic planning, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers in with stakeholder and business collaboration
Responsible for leading and coordinating supplier relationship management activities across the assigned group of categories at executive and C-Suite levels in the organization
Accountability for developing and maintaining risk mitigation plans inclusive of compliance for assigned group of categories with businesses or functions
Ensures optimal supply base compliance for assigned supply base including compliance to corporate procedures and support of all legislation driven and socially responsible reporting requirements
Ensures appropriate application of the source-to-pay process, inclusive of customer-centric support content and preferred payment methods, as part of sourcing strategies
Responsible for the selection, development, allocation and evaluation of a team of sourcing associates. Areas of support and guidance include spend penetration, sourcing strategy development, source plan creation, ongoing supplier relationship management and stakeholder alignment and engagement
Ensures alignment of Procurement and customer goals, and consequently plays a key role in influencing significant business decisions and resource planning
Understands customer business/ function / region strategy and requirements
Ensures the customer business / function / region strategy and requirements are appropriately reflected in the category strategies and implementation plans
Drives category strategies and STP process improvements into the business / function / region

Qualification

Global IT servicesContract negotiationSupplier relationship managementCategory strategy developmentCybersecurity knowledgeCloud technologyAI/ML understandingNetworking skillsStakeholder engagementTeam management

Required

Direct experience working with large global Information Technology (IT) services and consulting companies in the areas of software, hardware and R&D/lab services to enable value creation and innovation
Knowledge of large commercial terms and conditions and the full range of contracting options and operating models for global Information Technology (IT) services and consulting companies. Experience leading and coaching teams through complex negotiations and transformations
High degree of specific category knowledge in the areas of global Information Technology (IT) including - hardware, software, cloud, IT services, telecommunications and R&D/Lab Services
Specific understanding of technology and global Information Technology (IT) risk and methodologies including cybersecurity, cloud, IoT and AI/ML
Demonstrated skills building relationships and networking both internally and externally with the ability to work at all levels in the organization, including C-Suite stakeholders, both internal and external
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field
Minimum of ten years professional experience
Minimum five years managing professionals

Preferred

MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
Potential reimbursement of phone use *(remove if role is JG4 or below and not customer-facing)*
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.

H1B Sponsorship

BD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (66)
2022 (4)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$540M
Key Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO

Leadership Team

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Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
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Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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