Supplier Excellence Manager

BD; 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 the supplier base. This remote-based role prefers candidates within 1–2 hours of Wrocław for occasional in-person collaboration.

The base salary ranges from 16,800 to 19,000 PLN monthly plus an annual bonus, with a comprehensive benefits package. The role partners with Category Management, Supplier Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to improve quality, delivery, cost, capacity, resiliency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical field required.
• 6–10 years in supplier development, supplier quality or related areas.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier performance across key metrics.
• Develop and execute supplier performance improvement plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance capability, efficiency and quality.
• Conduct supplier capability and maturity assessments.
• Lead or support supplier Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to improve productivity and quality.
• Support BD Excellence tools and best practices across the supply base.
• Lead DTV initiatives with category management and engineering teams.
• Conduct cost modeling and should-cost analyses for savings opportunities.
• Engage suppliers early in new product development and launches.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Supplier Development

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Operations Management

Bilingual English and Spanish

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

CQE

CSSBB

CMQ/OE

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

Primary Work Location

POL Wroclaw - Legnicka

Work Shift

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 rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. 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