BU Procurement Manager

BD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 184,000; Full time

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Job summary

BD is seeking a Procurement Manager in San Diego to lead sourcing strategy execution across sites and categories, aligned with a 3–5 year roadmap. The role requires excellent English communication and strong analytical skills to drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.

You will manage supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and day-to-day operations while collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver value and maintain BD’s standard of excellence in healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of Category strategies.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to build a pipeline of cost-saving opportunities.
• Analytical approach with the ability to assess market trends and supplier capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively when faced with complex situations and to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with senior management and other key stakeholders.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with a track record of successful strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy Execution: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with the BD strategic roadmap and category objectives.
• Lead procurement-driven initiatives across multiple sites to ensure consistent value delivery.
• Drive near-, mid-, and long-term value across a substantial portion of the Dispensing supply base and deliver cost savings.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through supply chain optimization, Kaizen events, and design-to-value initiatives.
• Strengthen supplier partnerships to enhance performance, increase supply chain efficiency and drive innovation.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, mitigate risks, and optimize source-to-pay workflows.
• Negotiate contracts effectively with vendors and suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to support strategic procurement goals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Strategic thinking

English communication

Stakeholder management

Results oriented

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Procurement Manager

About the Role: As Procurement Manager, you’ll lead sourcing strategy execution across assigned sites and categories, aligned with our 3–5 year roadmap. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing supplier selection/qualification, negotiating pricing and commercial terms, managing day-to-day operations, developing strategies to reduce costs and lead times while improving quality and service levels. The role requires excellent English communication skills as well as strong analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy Execution: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with BD’s strategic roadmap and category objectives. Lead procurement-driven initiatives across multiple sites to ensure consistent value delivery.

• Financial impact: Drives near-, mid-, and long-term value across a substantial portion of Dispensing supply base. Accountable for delivery against functional goals, including cost savings, non-price value creation, inflation/price movement management, and standard cost integrity.

• Pipeline Development: Create long-term plans that support organizational goals. Identify and pursue opportunities for cost savings through supply chain optimization, Kaizen events, and design-to-value initiatives.

• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Strengthen supplier partnerships to enhance performance, increase supply chain efficiency and resilience, and drive innovation and cost optimization through collaborative engagement.

• Supplier Development & Compliance: Lead supplier qualification processes, mitigate risks, and optimize source-to-pay workflows. Ensure regional suppliers meet compliance standards and performance expectations.

• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts effectively with vendors and suppliers.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support strategic procurement goals.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain (preferably in manufacturing or healthcare)

• Strong understanding of Category strategies

• Proven negotiation skills and ability to build a pipeline of cost-saving opportunities

• Analytical approach with the ability to assess market trends and supplier capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively when faced with complex situations and to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills in English. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with senior management and other key stakeholders.

• Proactive, results-oriented approach with a track record of successful strategy execution.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.

Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B

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.

Benefits may include:

Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.

Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.

Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.

Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.

Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in 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

$115,000.00 - $183,900.00 USD Annual