Materials Supervisor

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

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced professional to lead strategic sourcing, manage materials planning, and drive procurement excellence across the site. You will direct buyers, planners, and warehouse staff to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in sourcing/purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Leadership qualities and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating supply agreements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work on a strict timeline in a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• ERP/MRP system experience required (JDE preferred).
• Willingness to travel (<25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning to align with plant production schedules.
• Oversee buyer/planner and warehouse team.
• Ensure on-time delivery while complying with regulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet PPV and inventory targets.
• Represent materials on the MRB (Materials Review Board).
• Negotiate and renew Strategic Supply Agreements.
• Provide inventory procurement support for new products.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Support audits (SOX, FDA, ISO).

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

MBA

Tools

JDE ERP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

• 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.

Primary Work Location

USA MA - Woburn

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 $89,800.00 - $143,700.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

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.

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.