R&D Procurement Lead - Prototype & Innovation

BD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, a leading global medical technology company, is seeking an R&D Procurement Manager in Durham, NC. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive procurement-enabled innovation through prototype sourcing and supplier qualifications.

The role focuses on rapid prototyping, supplier collaboration, and building a robust supplier network to support product development from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Development, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Proven track record in supplier scouting, supplier qualification, supplier development, and supply base optimization.
• Strong experience identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new supplier partners in complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Embed procurement partner within cross-functional development teams to enable procurement-driven innovation and accelerate product development timelines.
• Engage suppliers early in design to leverage technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and innovation potential.
• Drive rapid prototyping and supplier collaboration to shorten development cycles and speed commercialization.
• Develop and maintain a global network of suppliers in automation, precision mechanics, electromechanical systems, electronics, and advanced manufacturing.
• Lead supplier qualifications, technical assessments, and capability evaluations to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Build and maintain a supplier pipeline to support future growth and supply resilience.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier transitions toward higher-performing suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement

Job description

BD, a leading global medical technology company, is seeking an R&D Procurement Manager in Durham, NC. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive procurement-enabled innovation through prototype sourcing and supplier qualifications.

The role focuses on rapid prototyping, supplier collaboration, and building a robust supplier network to support product development from concept to production.