Procurement Analyst

BD; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Milpitas is seeking a Global Procurement Analyst to enhance procurement analytics and spend visibility across multiple sites. You will provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and partner with Finance on PPV and other procurement metrics.

Responsibilities include budgeting support, dashboard development, and supplier performance reporting, with emphasis on cost management, risk, and strategic sourcing in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or Business Management preferred.
• 3–5 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, operations, or finance.
• Experience in direct materials procurement, manufacturing, life sciences, diagnostics, or medical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead spend visibility, analytics, and reporting across procurement functions.
• Master Spend Visibility tools such as Sievo, PowerBI, and Celonis.
• Collaborate with Finance to validate and report monthly PPV and other procurement metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles (annual, quarterly, monthly).
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and reporting tools.
• Monitor tariffs, duties, and trade cost management with Global Trade and Finance teams.
• Identify supplier performance trends and support scorecard development.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Influence without authority

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Lists

Smartsheet

PowerBI

Tableau

Qlik

SAP Ariba

Coupa

SAP ECC6

S/4 HANA

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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

Position Description:

The Global Procurement Analyst will work with other Procurement team members to enhance the effectiveness and capabilities of the Global Procurement Department. The role will be accountable for Procurement data-centric opportunity and performance tracking and provide data and insights to inform decision-making. The position will frequently interface with individuals from multiple functions, with particularly strong ties to Finance.

As this role will work on several different initiatives simultaneously, this individual will need to demonstrate strong personal organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The preferred candidate should have strong analytical, communication, and personal organizational skills to support the Global Procurement group.

The position will be a centralized resource responsible for supporting general Procurement operations across various sites and regions, with emphasis on cost and spend productivity analytics, supplier performance reporting and metrics, risk elements, and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Spend Visibility, Analytics, and Reporting
• Master use of Spend Visibility tools such as Sievo, PowerBI, and Celonis
• Monitor KPIs and produce monthly packages for Procurement LT and other cross-functional forums
• Collaborate with Finance to validate and report monthly PPV, Value Capture, and other procurement metrics across assigned divisions and plants
• Support annual, quarterly, and monthly budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles
• Collaborate with broader procurement team to develop, maintain, or enhance procurement dashboards and reporting tools
• Material Cost, Delivery, and Risk Management
• Support the effective maintenance of accurate material cost, lead times, and other relevant procurement elements (MOQ, EAU, LTB, etc…)
• Conduct periodic Bill of Material (BOM) cost analysis for instruments and consumables raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods
• Maintain cost models and provide scenario analysis to support negotiations and sourcing decisions
• Develop and support should-cost models and cost breakdown analysis for critical components and assemblies
• Support Cost Reduction, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and Design-to-Value (DtV) projects
• Tariff, Duties, and Trade Cost Management
• Monitor global tariffs, import/export duties, trade regulations, and geopolitical developments impacting procurement costs
• Partner with Global Trade, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in budgeting, forecasting, and actuals reporting
• Track implementation and effectiveness of tariff mitigation initiatives, including supplier relocation, dual sourcing, country-of-origin optimization, and duty drawbacks.
• Prepare executive summaries regarding trade risks and exposures
• Supplier data and performance Management
• Identify data sources, ensure accuracy, and analyze supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and risk
• Support supplier scorecard development and quarterly business reviews
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve supplier performance and operational efficiency
• Market Intelligence
• Track material cost trends and quantify impact on product margin and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Conduct market research and supply market assessments for key commodities, materials, and services.
• Monitor economic indicators, commodity indices, capacity constraints, inflation trends, and supplier market developments.
• RFx Process Support
• Collaborate with Procurement team members to streamline and assist in various RFx events.
• Provide updates (via trackers, emails, etc.) to key stakeholders through RFx events.
• Create documentation, pricing comparison, and other files as needed for internal stakeholder and/or site review.
• Process Improvement & Digital Procurement
• Identify opportunities to automate procurement processes, data, reporting, and analytics
• Source pipeline of ideas and initiatives for Procurement leverage of AI capabilities and solutions
• Assist in development and roll out of relevant Procurement training
• Support Procurement tools and templates and intellectual capital, with an interest in advancing the team’s resources and knowledge base
• Execute other procurement-related special projects as needed

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related area of Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or Business Management preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, consulting, operations, supply chain or finance
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement, manufacturing, life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, biopharma, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience or demonstrated foundational understanding of tariffs, duties, trade regulations and global supply chain risks

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong verbal, written, listening and presentation skills
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to identify trends, risks, cost drivers, and opportunities from complex datasets
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Highly competent in planning effectively, managing deadlines, and balancing multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
• Solid experience with various productivity and business intelligence tools including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Lists, Smartsheet, PowerBI, Tableau, and Qlik
• RFx experience with SAP Ariba, Coupa or any other procurement tool
• Experience with ERP Systems such as SAP ECC6, S4 HANA, or similar

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - Milpitas 155

Additional Locations

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Salary Range Information

$95,600.00 - $153,000.00 USD Annual

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