Procurement Analyst

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

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Global Procurement Analyst to enhance procurement data capabilities, drive cost visibility, and provide insights across global sites. You will partner with Finance and multiple functions to support decision-making and manage competing priorities.

This centralized role focuses on spend analytics, supplier performance, risk elements, and project management while leveraging Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, SAP Ariba/Coupa, and SAP/EPR systems to optimize procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or Business Management preferred.
• 3-5 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, consulting, operations, supply chain or finance.
• Experience with direct materials procurement, manufacturing, life sciences, diagnostics, or biopharma environments preferred.
• Foundational understanding of tariffs, duties, trade regulations and global supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Spend visibility, analytics, and reporting to support procurement decisions.
• Material cost, delivery and risk management across sites.
• Tariff, duties and trade cost management.
• Supplier data and performance management.
• Market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies.
• RFx process support and process improvement & digital procurement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Influence without authority

Planning & multitasking

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

Qlik

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

PowerBI

Tableau

Qlik

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

ERP SAP ECC6/S4 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
• Material Cost, Delivery, and Risk Management
• Tariff, Duties, and Trade Cost Management
• Supplier data and performance Management
• Market Intelligence
• RFx Process Support
• Process Improvement & Digital Procurement
• 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

Work Shift

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Salary Range Information

$95,600.00 - $153,000.00 USD Annual