Supplier Excellence Manager

BD Mexico; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 187,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

BD is seeking a Supplier Excellence Manager to drive operational excellence across BD’s supplier base, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, delivery, cost, capacity, resiliency, and innovation.

The role is remote-based with occasional presence near Wrocław for meetings and collaboration. Base salary 16,800–19,000 PLN monthly, plus an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits; join a global leader in medtech committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• 6–10 years of experience in supplier development and related areas
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification
• Certifications such as CQE, CSSBB, or CMQ/OE

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Support development and execution of supplier performance improvement plans.
• Partner with suppliers to improve operational capability, manufacturing efficiency, and quality performance.
• Conduct supplier capability and maturity assessments.
• Lead or support supplier Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve supplier productivity, cost, and quality performance.
• Support implementation of BD Excellence tools and best practices across the supply base.
• Lead Design-to-Value (DTV) initiatives with category management and engineering teams.
• Conduct cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and cost breakdown analysis to identify savings opportunities.
• Support early supplier engagement in new product development programs.
• Ensure supplier readiness for new product launches including process capability and capacity readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with internal stakeholders

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent

CQE, CSSBB, or CMQ/OE certifications

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. 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.

Job Description

About the Role

• The Supplier Excellence Manager is responsible for driving measurable operational excellence and performance improvement across BD’s strategic and preferred supplier base. This role partners closely with Category Management, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations to improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, capacity, resiliency, and innovation.

• This is a remote-based role; however, the preferred candidate location should be within approximately 1–2 hours of Wrocław, as occasional presence in the office is required for team meetings, collaboration, and business needs.

• For this position, the expected base salary ranges from 16,800 - 19,000 PLN monthly. This reflects a more accurate range than the broader salary band indicated at the end of the job advertisement. The role also includes additional benefits, including an annual bonus.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve supplier performance across key metrics including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.

• Support development and execution of supplier performance improvement plans.

• Partner with suppliers to improve operational capability, manufacturing efficiency, and quality performance.

• Conduct supplier capability and maturity assessments.

• Lead or support supplier Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve supplier productivity, cost, and quality performance.

• Support implementation of BD Excellence tools and best practices across the supply base.

• Lead Design-to-Value (DTV) initiatives in partnership with category management and engineering teams.

• Conduct cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and cost breakdown analysis to identify savings opportunities.

• Support early supplier engagement in new product development programs.

• Ensure supplier readiness for new product launches including process capability and capacity readiness.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration, work closely with internal stakeholders

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related technical field.

• 6–10 years of experience in: Supplier development, Supplier quality, Design to Value, Manufacturing engineering, Supply chain operations, Experience working with global manufacturing supplier, driving operational improvements within supplier organizations.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

• Certifications such as CQE, CSSBB, or CMQ/OE.

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

• Certifications such as CQE, CSSBB, or CMQ/OE.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to work in a global, matrix organization

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in Poland , reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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.

Required Skills

Continuous Improvement, Supplier Development

Optional Skills

Cross-Functional Teamwork, Supplier Quality Management, Supply Chain Operations

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Primary Work Location

POL Wroclaw - Legnicka

Work Shift

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Salary Range Information

zł201,600.00 - zł307,425.00 PLN Annual

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