Becton, Dickinson and Company

Global Category Manager - Primary Packaging

Becton, Dickinson and Company$146K — $241K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of primary packaging category experience
  • Proven track record in Strategic Sourcing and Quality Improvement
  • Strong skills in Negotiations and Cost Management practices
  • Experience handling global teams and fostering communication
  • Adeptness in program management for small to medium programs
  • Strategically agile with proven execution skills in supplier value management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop category strategies aligning with corporate objectives
  • Lead global initiatives and manage supplier performance
  • Ensure effective risk management strategies are executed
  • Facilitate cross-functional teams for sourcing strategies
  • Analyze supply markets to derive actionable insights
  • Implement cost management programs for continuous improvement
  • Engage with key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives.

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus
  • Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Comprehensive wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Responsibilities and Duties
  • 40% - Category Strategy development & Supplier Relationship Management with mainly global suppliers
  • 20% - Strategy / Program Execution in support to the category strategy for assigned categories.
  • 20% - Functional LT liaison, influence, and engagement with key stakeholders, peers, sites, etc.
  • 10% - Ensure proactive Risk Management strategies are developed and executed
  • 10% - Innovation / Technology / Process improvement / Sustainability & Responsible sourcing efforts


Detailed responsibilities will include:
Strategy Development
  • Develop category strategies for assigned categories that align with corporate and functional objectives. Strategies will be developed in conjunction with key stakeholders and other cross-functional partners including Quality, BD Business units, manufacturing plants, etc. The strategy will extend beyond cost value, it will cover technology and innovation, service management, governance, quality, risk, sustainability, etc.


Execution
  • Lead programs and global initiatives, and partners with Procurement Managers and the Procurement Center of Excellence to select suppliers, drive negotiations, establish and supervise contracts. Measure and review supplier performance, lead or support supplier continuous improvement programs and establish vision for and implement supplier relationship management programs.
  • Accountable to ensure projects from strategy get executed and are resourced cross functionally.
  • Developing means of evaluating / communicating supplier performance.
  • Ensure supplier relationship management program results in value to BD.
  • In partnership with BD's Procurement Center of Excellence, negotiate contracts, SOWs, establishing proper SOPs.


Achieving Quality
• Ensure that suppliers meet BD's quality requirements and regulatory requirements.

Cost Management
  • Develop and implement effective cost management programs (Globally) to deliver year-on-year cost improvement. This may include ideation events, inflation management, continuous improvement initiatives, etc.
  • Leverage our Center of Excellence to drive proper analysis of cost and deep understanding of total cost of ownership.
  • Develop standard costs &/or budgets for assigned portfolio.


Facilitation
  • Leading cross-functional teams in association with developing sourcing strategies, costs savings and other initiatives as required.
  • Work closely with Global Procurement Teams and Global Category Leads where appropriate.


Market Analysis
  • Investigate supply market and develop an understanding of general and specific market conditions that impact your category. Convert data to insights and insights to actions.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of and Desirable MBA degree.
  • Experience in driving Quality Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Risk reduction and Operational improvement programs.
  • 10+ years primary packaging category experience. 10+ years global category management experience.
  • Demonstrates procurement excellence on Negotiations, Cost Management practices, Supplier driven value and continuous improvement
  • Experienced in handling Global teams (solid or dotted line resources) and thrives to build effective teams and foster open communication.
  • Strong program management skills for small-medium programs.
  • Experience in strategic sourcing process or category management with a history of successful implementation.
  • Strategic agility and business acumen
  • Able to execute supplier value management, supplier development and continuous improvement.
  • Able to efficiently implement change and innovation.
  • Working and influencing LT level within a matrixed organization.
  • Skilled at developing partnerships; building and maintaining strong working relationships.
  • A proven track record of Executing programs and collaborating with others to reach mutual outcomes.
  • Adept at leading and working in diverse and ambiguous environments.
  • Travel about 25% - 40% of the time.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
  • Annual Bonus
  • Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
  • Potential reimbursement of phone use


Health and Well-being Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Injury Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources
  • Anxiety management program
  • Wellness incentives
  • Sleep improvement program
  • Diabetes management program
  • Virtual physical therapy
  • Emotional/mental health support programs
  • Weight management programs
  • Gastrointestinal health program
  • Substance use management program
  • Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being
  • BD 401(k) Plan
  • BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Financial counseling
  • Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
  • Daily Pay
  • College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs
  • Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
  • Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Group auto and home insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employer matching donation
  • Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup day care and eldercare
  • Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
  • Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs
  • Bereavement leaves
  • Military leave
  • Personal leave
  • Family and Medical Leave (FML)
  • Jury and Witness Duty Leave


Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations
USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D, USA IL - Vernon Hills, USA UT - Sandy

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information
$146,100.00 - $241,200.00 USD Annual

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