Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations Lead

Becton Dickinson; Maryland; On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management to drive supplier performance and cost savings in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead supplier negotiations, manage key partnerships, mitigate risks, and support New Product Introduction activities, with a focus on continuity of supply and continuous improvement across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 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

• Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management: analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities to identify opportunities.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection, and sourcing projects to achieve productivity and savings.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements with key suppliers.
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management: manage supplier relationships and conduct reviews.
• Supply Chain Risk & Business Continuity: monitor risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & NPI Support: support engineering, planning, and PM in supplier qualification.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Data Analytics

Cross-Functional Leadership

NPI Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Waters is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management to drive supplier performance and cost savings in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead supplier negotiations, manage key partnerships, mitigate risks, and support New Product Introduction activities, with a focus on continuity of supply and continuous improvement across global