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R&D Sourcing Manager

San Diego, CA

Job Description Summary

The R&D Sourcing Manager is accountable for the procurement work stream of Global Product Development System (GPDS) process and R&D activities through strategic supplier development and selection process to ensure optimized time to market, best value delivery while meeting business requirements in terms of financial targets, quality, delivery, regulatory and compliance requirements. This role will work in close alignment with global and regional sourcing teams and also cross-functional teams to drive the sourcing strategy for the assigned business (es) pipeline of innovation projects.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

This role will:

  • Be accountable for the overall sourcing strategy for Innovation/GPDS projects, contributing to the projects' commercial success as part of the GPDS core team.
  • Lead the overall planning, leadership and execution of all procurement activities and ensure appropriate alignment between suppliers, sourcing associates and GPDS cross-functional teams.
  • Act as single point of contact and represent all aspects of Procurement at new product development and innovation project core team meetings
  • Align overall sourcing strategy for new product development work and insure clear communication of material/design requirements, schedule and project deliverables
  • Foster collaboration with our external preferred supplier networks to leverage on their innovation capabilities, transforming ideas into commercial solutions to contribute to BD's top-line revenue growth

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for stakeholder relationships with assigned product development teams as well as with sourcing associates for pre- and post-launch new product development activities.
  • Implement new product development pre-launch activities such as commercial aspects of supplier qualification and supplier development in close collaboration with R&D, cross-functional operations teams as well as category/procurement teams
  • Where applicable, establishes initial post-launch supplier relationship management with key suppliers and ensure that all suppliers are treated in a professional, ethical and fair manner
  • Responsible for managing to procurement project deliverables and for integrating the appropriate sourcing and procurement activities into the R&D project or New Product Development process
  • Improves BD's financial position through procurement related project deliverables, cost savings, non-price value opportunities and risk mitigation impacting R&D and New Product Development teams.
  • Represents all aspects of Procurement at Core Team meetings

REQUIREMENTS - EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  • Bachelor Degree or Masters in Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain or equivalent
  • Minimum 7 years of work experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development or innovation procurement experience
  • Strong influencing and communication skills within a highly matrixed and multi-cultural organization
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity
  • High cross-functional understanding of New Product Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain processes and standards
  • Strong business and commercial savvy and result oriented
  • Excellent project management and problem solving skills
  • Experience in medical technology, healthcare or pharmaceutical industry as an advantage
  • Travel up to 50%.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B

Additional Locations

USA AZ - Tempe BPV Building 1, USA AZ - Tempe BPV Building 2, USA AZ - Tempe BPV Building 4, USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters, USA CA - Milpitas 135, USA CA - San Diego (BDB), USA CA - San Diego (IDS), USA CA - San Diego - Otay Mesa, USA CA - San Diego - Road to the Cure, USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D, USA UT - Salt Lake City

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information
$107,500.00 - $177,300.00

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: BD-64269770800
Employment Type: Other