Becton, Dickinson and Company

Materials Supervisor

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $89K — $143K *
Woburn, MA 01801In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required; MBA is a plus.
  • 2-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or Operations required.
  • Preferred experience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Experience in negotiating supply agreements is essential.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; ERP/MRP system experience (JDE preferred).
  • Willingness to travel between facilities and supplier sites as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure on-time delivery of goods/services from the supply base while maintaining compliance with regulations.
  • Lead materials planning, determining purchasing needs to support production/build schedules.
  • Manage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse team effectively.
  • Conduct variance analysis and cycle counts with finance and operations teams as needed.
  • Oversee procurement and delivery of necessary materials for plant operations.
  • Drive major supplier-related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant level.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve plant goals, including PPV and inventory targets.

Benefits

  • Professional growth opportunities in a reputable industry.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Engagement in strategic supply agreements and negotiations.
  • Opportunities to influence and lead within a dynamic team environment.
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Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Working with current supply base to ensure on time delivery of goods/services while maintaining compliance to local, corporate, and industry regulations.
  • Leading the materials planning for the site - including when to buy and how much to buy - in support of the plant production/build schedules of all products
  • Manage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse team
  • Working with finance/operations to conduct variance analysis and cycle counts as needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring the purchase and delivery of all materials needed for operation of the plant (MRO, facilities, supplies, etc)
  • Identify, analyze, and drive major supplier/procurement related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant level
  • Represent materials on the site MRB (Materials Review Board)
  • Collaborate with cross-functionally to achieve all plant goals - including PPV and inventory targets
  • Provide inventory procurement support to new products that are launching out of the Woburn facility
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to the facility, act as primary point of contact for site related issues to these suppliers
  • Lead efforts to negotiate and implement/renew Strategic Supply Agreements covering this facility where needed
  • Represent department in Sarbanes-Oxley, FDA, Internal, and ISO Audits
  • Support other critical business efforts as required


Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • MBA a plus
  • 2-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Operations
  • Experience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry preferred
  • Must possess leadership qualities as well as ability to influence stakeholders
  • Experience negotiating supply agreements
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
  • The ability to work effectively and implement solutions on a strict timeline in a cross functional team environment
  • Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
  • ERP/MRP system experience required (JDE preferred)
  • Must be able to travel between manufacturing facilities and supplier sites when needed (


Key Relationships
  • Buyer/Planner
  • Manufacturing Supervisors
  • Quality Engineers/Manager
  • Shipper/Receivers
  • Operations Manager
  • Finance
  • Plant Manager


Primary Work Location
USA MA - Woburn

Salary Range Information
$89,800.00 - $143,700.00 USD Annual

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
BDX
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