Senior Category Manager IT Infrastructure Services

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Durham, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Senior Category Manager develops global strategies and handles supplier relationships that represent significant risk to multiple businesses. This role serves as a strategic advisor, partnering with IT, business, functional, and regional stakeholders to understand requirements and implement global sourcing strategies using a hub-and-spoke model.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related ﬁeld preferred
Minimum ten years of related work experience, including IT and BPO category strategy and execution
Strategic sourcing process
Supplier management
Negotiation
Cost management practices
Supply market knowledge
Supply market research and analysis
Contract creation and management
Ability to inﬂuence without direct authority
Written and verbal communication skills
Proactivity and growth mindset to drive for results
Problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in AI and newer technologies
NAPM certiﬁcation
APICS certiﬁcation
IT and Product development
Lean Process Effectiveness
Product Development Process
Project Management
Regulatory Systems and Compliance including quality concepts

Responsibilities

Lead strategic supplier management, including risk, performance, relationship, value delivery, and supplier development.
Guide global category teams in developing, communicating, and approving sourcing strategies that reflect regional requirements and market conditions and coordinating handoff to regional teams for supplier selection and implementation.
Plan, negotiate, and contract with suppliers, ensuring agreements meet BD’s global needs—from small to large ($100M) service agreements.
Develop best in class multi-year roadmaps for savings, value creation, and innovation opportunities based on market intel and business needs
Monitor internal customer and supply market changes impacting sourcing strategy.
Lead supplier selection, RFX development, proposal evaluation, and stakeholder approval, ensuring effective communication of supply base.
Execute supplier relationship management for key suppliers and oversee global supplier activities.
Apply source-to-pay processes, including customer-centric support and preferred payment methods.
Maintain stakeholder relationships globally.
Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans and ensure supply base compliance with corporate procedures and legal requirements.
Drive global category team effectiveness mentor regional sourcing associates as needed
Drive budget favorability by proactively identifying budget gaps and engaging stakeholders through strategic communications and consensus, resulting in cost savings and value opportunities.