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BD · 19 hours ago

Senior Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

positionUSA MD - Hunt Valley
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$80K/yr - $131K/yr
date3+ years exp

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. The Senior Buyer supports BD’s supply chain by managing both strategic and operational procurement activities to ensure consistent, cost‑effective, and compliant material availability.

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Responsibilities

Execute daily purchasing activities, including PO creation, confirmations, and expediting
Lead supplier negotiations, cost‑reduction initiatives, and contract discussions
Monitor supplier performance, track KPIs, and drive corrective actions when needed
Maintain strong alignment with Planning to meet production and inventory targets
Support supplier qualifications, change control activities, and engineering transitions
Maintain accurate material, pricing, and supplier data within SAP (MM/MRP)
Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve supply issues and ensure compliance with BD quality standards

Qualification

SAP (MM/MRP)Procurement experienceNegotiation abilityData/analytics skillsSupplier managementISO 13485 knowledgeGMP knowledgeContinuous improvement mindsetAPICS/ASCM certificationsEffective communicationProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
3–5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience (regulated industry preferred)
Proficiency with SAP (MM/MRP) and strong data/analytics skills
Demonstrated negotiation ability and supplier management experience
Effective communication and ability to manage competing priorities

Preferred

Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing
Understanding of ISO 13485, GMP, or FDA‑regulated supply chain requirements
APICS/ASCM or ISM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CPSM)

Benefits

A valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs

Company

BD

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BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
dateFounded in 1897
location
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.bd.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (4)
2021 (3)

Funding

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

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