Senior Procurement Specialist

BD; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a leading global medical technology company seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage raw material purchasing and supplier relationships, while coordinating with Global Procurement and planning teams to meet production needs.

The role emphasizes SAP proficiency, budget tracking, and maintaining supplier performance data to ensure supply continuity and cost efficiency within ISO/quality frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field.
• APICS certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of supply chain/material planning experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials and manage sourcing to support production targets.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and supplier performance with Global Procurement.
• Maintain SAP master data and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support planning to balance stock and demand requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Negotiation

Supplier management

Inventory control

ERP/MRP knowledge

Communication skills

Project Management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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

The Senior Procurement Specialist reports directly to the Purchasing Supply Chain Manager. This position will be responsible for purchasing of raw materials used to manufacture medical devices and working with Global Procurement (GP) regarding negotiations to ensure favorable pricing, consistency of supply and supplier management for major spend materials and for plant managed materials. Additionally, this position will support the planning team to meet demand requirements and help manage the proper balance of stock to support production and inventory targets as negotiated with Corporate Headquarters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for annual budget submissions related to raw material standards, potential risks and cost savings opportunities, the quarterly plant forecast for Purchase Price Variance using GP guidelines and market intelligence and monthly projections for PPV.
• Support the North America Shared Service Center (NASSC) in the purchase of MRO supplies, services and capital.
• Development of training procedures and practices that will assure SAP™ proficiency of the workforce. Maintaining master data in SAP™.
• Determining and recommending assignment of security profiles which are appropriate for associate tasks and which will minimize conflict of roles and responsibilities in SAP™. Maintaining departmental compliance to all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulatory requirements.
• Compliance to department budget and forecasts. Maintaining the Plant Approved Supplier List. Initiating purchase orders for procuring raw materials, supplies and services in accordance with approved SAP generated requisitions and manual requests submitted by Planners as the need arises in direct support of production. Insures accuracy in all purchase order requests.
• Visiting supplier facilities with Quality to evaluate their ability to provide products or services which comply with BD IDS standards. Working in close association with plant planning personnel regarding purchase orders.
• Following up on purchase order delivery schedules to ensure accurate flow of raw materials into plant as the need arises by production.
• Support the Supplier Quality Engineer who coordinates the timely resolution and disposition of rejected materials with the supplier
• Resolving invoicing issues in conjunction with Finance; Quarterly review of the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) reconciliation report and provide guidance to Finance for items that can be set to resolved
• Communicating effectively with plant, Division and Corporate personnel including technical engineering and R&D personnel.
• Maintaining SAP information to reflect accurate supplier performance records in order that material purchase price standards and guidelines may be established with a high degree of confidence.
• Management of the maintenance and control of all manual and automated purchasing records including detailing all activities with suppliers.
• Identifying the need to qualify a specific alternate material based on discontinuance / obsolescence. Advising appropriate functionalities including GP Sourcing of this need and reason. Assisting in driving the validation /qualification process against a timeline that avoids impact on manufacturing.
• Analyzing and reporting on performance and variances against material purchase price standards, budgets and targets on a monthly basis.
• Operating under the guidelines of ISO 13485 Certification Program.
• Representing local business needs and requirements in Sourcing team activity, including strategy development, negotiation planning, bid analysis and supplier selection.
• Leading local implementation of approved Sourcing strategies, including detailed implementation planning, supplier qualification, and change documentation / ECO.
• May be required to take a leading role, such as assigning activities to other associates who perform work that is similar or closely related to this position (less than 50% of the time)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field.

Experience

• Certified Purchasing Management and/or APICS certification preferred
• 1-3 years of supply chain/material planning experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• MRP/ERP system knowledge – Proficient
• Computer skills – Proficient
• Communication and presentation skills required - Proficient
• Project Management – Proficient
• Purchasing functions and techniques (including PO generation, transportation, invoice resolution, warehousing, and inventory control) – Proficient
• Strategic thinking required – Proficient
• Problem solving – Proficient
• Sourcing, supplier relationship management and inventory management functions – Proficient
• Quality Management Systems (QSR and ISO) – Proficient

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as the need arises by the Purchasing Supply Chain 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.

Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)