Becton, Dickinson and Company

Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $104K — $167K *
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
  • Experience with change management and M&A procurement integrations.
  • Proven track record managing multiple indirect spend categories.
  • Willingness to adapt to new categories as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services.
  • Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities for OpEx and CapEx savings.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance meets expectations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.
  • Track and report savings KPIs and procurement metrics to leadership monthly.
  • Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative office environment to enhance teamwork and productivity.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.
  • Access to advanced procurement tools like SAP Ariba.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager to join our growing team, reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement.

This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple indirect spend categories, which may include HR, IT, Marketing, MRO, Professional Services, Real Estate & Facilities, Transportation & Logistics, and T&E & Fleet. The successful candidate will drive cost savings initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage supplier relationships to support business objectives and operational effectiveness.

This is an indirect procurement role and does not support direct materials sourcing. To encourage collaboration and productivity, this position is based in the office in accordance with current company policy.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies across a broad range of indirect goods and services.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to reduce costs and deliver OpEx and CapEx savings.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts to secure competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business objectives.
  • Track, analyze, and report savings KPIs and procurement performance metrics to executive leadership on a monthly basis.
  • Support change management, continuous improvement initiatives, and procurement integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.


Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
  • Experience supporting change management, continuous improvement initiatives, and M&A procurement integrations.
  • Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories.
  • Ability and willingness to support new categories as business needs evolve.

Work Authorization Requirement
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience negotiating supplier contracts.
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and driving business results through supplier performance.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Ariba.


Primary Work Location
USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Salary Range Information
$104,700.00 - $167,500.00 USD Annual

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BD is a global technology company that provides diagnostics and technologies for frontliners. Through their solutions and services, they assist scientists in detecting diseases and advanced researchers' on developing diagnoses and therapeutics. BD was established in 1897 by Farleigh Dickinson and Maxwell Becton in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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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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