Strategic Commodity Manager – NPI & Supplier Excellence

BD; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 104,700 - 167,500; Full time

Job summary

BD, a leading global medical technology company, is looking for a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning and Product Management to drive supplier performance and measurable cost savings.

You will lead RFQs, negotiate contracts, manage key suppliers, monitor risks, and support NPI and cross-functional projects to ensure supply continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, commodity management, category management, or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and supply chains.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry conditions to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Drive supplier consolidation, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection processes, and sourcing projects.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that achieve productivity, savings, and supply continuity objectives.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews and performance evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, delivery, service, innovation, and cost performance.
• Develop and implement supplier performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Support supplier development initiatives to improve capabilities and strengthen partnerships.
• Monitor commodity markets, supplier capacity, tariffs, currency fluctuations, and other supply chain risks.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation plans for sole-source suppliers and constrained materials.
• Establish dual-source, regionalization, and contingency strategies where appropriate.
• Ensure continuity of supply to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management to achieve business goals.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, supplier selection, and supplier qualification efforts.
• Provide supplier and supply chain expertise to influence product design, manufacturability, and cost decisions.
• Coordinate supplier transfers, process validations, and supplier-driven improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects related to sourcing, supplier performance, and operational excellence.
• Deliver annual cost savings, productivity improvements, and value creation initiatives.
• Monitor and report KPIs, including cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Develop cost models and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Support inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with financial, operational, and strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Modeling

TCO Analysis

Supply Chain Risk Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

BD, a leading global medical technology company, is looking for a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning and Product Management to drive supplier performance and measurable cost savings.

You will lead RFQs, negotiate contracts, manage key suppliers, monitor risks, and support NPI and cross-functional projects to ensure supply continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment.