Supplier Excellence Manager

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

Job summary

BD is seeking a Supplier Excellence Manager to drive measurable operational excellence across its supplier base, partnering with Category Management, Supplier Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to improve quality, delivery, cost and capacity.

This remote-based role favors candidates within 1–2 hours of Wrocław, with occasional office presence for team meetings. The base salary is 16,800–19,000 PLN monthly, plus an annual bonus and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 and supply chain operations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and German, Italian or Spanish.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive advanced cost and value engineering strategies across suppliers.
• Lead Should Cost Modeling across diverse technologies.
• Identify and realize sustainable cost reductions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support supplier negotiations and improve commercial outcomes.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs.
• Enable successful product launches through early supplier engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Engage with executives and cross-functional teams to align priorities.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Supplier Development

Education

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

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.
• Lead the development of Should Cost Models leveraging advanced Cost and Value Engineering methodologies for a wide portfolio of technologies, from low to highly complex products and across low- to high-volume manufacturing environments.
• 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

• Drive enterprise-wide cost competitiveness and value creation by leading advanced Cost and Value Engineering strategies, developing Should Cost Models across diverse technologies, and influencing sourcing, negotiation, and product development decisions.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to identify, quantify, and realize sustainable cost reduction, productivity, and margin improvement opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead Design-to-Value (DTV), value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives, translating technical and commercial insights into measurable business impact, improved cost transparency, and accelerated decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic advisor during supplier negotiations and sourcing activities, leveraging cost intelligence, market insights, and manufacturing expertise to strengthen commercial outcomes and supplier performance.
• Drive supplier operational excellence and capability development through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement programs, delivering improvements in quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, technology roadmaps, and operational maturity, identifying risks and opportunities to strengthen supply chain resilience and long-term competitiveness.
• Lead supplier performance transformation initiatives, establishing improvement strategies and ensuring execution against key operational and business objectives.
• Enable successful product launches and innovation programs through early supplier engagement, manufacturing readiness assessments, and capacity planning to mitigate risk and accelerate commercialization.
• Champion the deployment of business excellence methodologies and best practices across the supply base, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and value creation.
• Influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders globally, aligning technical, operational, and commercial priorities to achieve strategic business objectives.

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 German, Italian or Spanish.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• 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.

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

Primary Work Location

POL Wroclaw - Legnicka

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You".

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

zł201,600.00 - zł307,425.00 PLN Annual