Materials Supervisor

BD; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in USA MA - Woburn is seeking a Buyer/Planner to lead materials planning, supplier relationships, and procurement for the plant. The role requires 2–5 years in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Operations, with ERP/MRP (JDE) experience and strong negotiation skills.

You will collaborate across functions, manage procurement for MRO and production materials, and support audits and process improvements. Domestic travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Operations.
• Experience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry preferred.
• Must possess leadership qualities and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating supply agreements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work on strict timelines in a cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• MS Office and ERP/MRP systems experience (JDE preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work with current supply base to ensure on-time delivery of goods/services while maintaining compliance to local, corporate, and industry regulations.
• Lead the materials planning for the site – including when to buy and how much to buy – in support of the plant production/build schedules of all products.
• Manage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse team.
• Collaborate with finance/operations to conduct variance analysis and cycle counts as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring the purchase and delivery of all materials needed for operation of the plant (MRO, facilities, supplies, etc).
• Identify, analyze, and drive major supplier/procurement related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant level.
• Represent materials on the site MRB (Materials Review Board).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve all plant goals – including PPV and inventory targets.
• Provide inventory procurement support to new products that are launching out of the Woburn facility.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to the facility, act as primary point of contact for site related issues to these suppliers.
• Lead efforts to negotiate and implement/renew Strategic Supply Agreements covering this facility where needed.
• Represent department in Sarbanes‑Oxley, FDA, Internal, and ISO Audits.
• Support other critical business efforts as required.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Purchasing

Operations

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

ERP/MRP

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

MBA

Tools

JDE

MS Office

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

Responsibilities:

• Working with current supply base to ensure on time delivery of goods/services while maintaining compliance to local, corporate, and industry regulations.

• Leading the materials planning for the site – including when to buy and how much to buy – in support of the plant production/build schedules of all products

• Manage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse team

• Working with finance/operations to conduct variance analysis and cycle counts as needed.

• Responsible for ensuring the purchase and delivery of all materials needed for operation of the plant (MRO, facilities, supplies, etc)

• Identify, analyze, and drive major supplier/procurement related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant level

• Represent materials on the site MRB (Materials Review Board)

• Collaborate with cross‑functionally to achieve all plant goals – including PPV and inventory targets

• Provide inventory procurement support to new products that are launching out of the Woburn facility

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to the facility, act as primary point of contact for site related issues to these suppliers

• Lead efforts to negotiate and implement/renew Strategic Supply Agreements covering this facility where needed

• Represent department in Sarbanes‑Oxley, FDA, Internal, and ISO Audits

• Support other critical business efforts as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• MBA a plus

• 2-5 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Operations

• Experience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry preferred

• Must possess leadership qualities as well as ability to influence stakeholders

• Experience negotiating supply agreements

• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills

• The ability to work effectively and implement solutions on a strict timeline in a cross functional team environment

• Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications

• ERP/MRP system experience required (JDE preferred)

• Must be able to travel between manufacturing facilities and supplier sites when needed (<25% travel)

Key Relationships

• Buyer/Planner

• Manufacturing Supervisors

• Quality Engineers/Manager

• Shipper/Receivers

• Operations Manager

• Finance

• Plant Manager

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

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA MA - Woburn

Additional Locations

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Salary Range Information

$89,800.00 - $143,700.00 USD Annual