Becton, Dickinson and Company

Senior Buyer

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $75K — $95K *
Durham, NC 27713In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communications, or related field plus 4 years of buying experience in manufacturing
  • High School Diploma/GED plus 5-7 years of buying experience in manufacturing
  • Experience with MRP and supply chain management software
  • Proficient in analyzing data and identifying opportunities
  • Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating with various departments
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate procurement of commodities by balancing price, quality, service, and delivery
  • Investigate supplier solutions based on division requirements
  • Source materials and maintain accurate MRP system information
  • Place orders based on requirements and oversee quality and delivery
  • Maintain knowledge of technical requirements including UL standards
  • Support management objectives by monitoring KPI's and supplier scorecards
  • Manage MRP exception reports and resolve supplier invoice issues
  • Coordinate engineering change order information with Procurement and Engineering teams
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings opportunities

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for mentoring and professional growth
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Engagement with multiple departments within the company
  • Strong focus on supplier relationship management
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories, and concepts. The Sr. Buyer ensures timely purchase of products or services from known sources of supply. Additionally, the Sr. Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of PO accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment. The Sr. Buyer will be required to manipulate data in various systems to determine the most favorable terms for BD Parata. The Sr. Buyer also helps to qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms while working closely with Engineering, Finance, Planning, Quality, Production, Warehouse and Commodity Managers to ensure the optimized flow of purchased components in keeping with BD Parata's business objectives. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, communication, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment are skills that will support a high level of success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Negotiate procurement of commodities and/or services by accurately balancing considerations of price, quality, service, delivery, payment terms, and commercial situations
  • Investigate and propose supplier solutions based on requirements from divisions within the company
  • Source materials and maintain information in the MRP system regarding lead time, pricing, ordering policy and vendor material numbers
  • Place orders based on scheduled requirements and supervise quality and delivery
  • Maintain a general knowledge of technical requirements involved with assignments/commodities including UL requirements related to product
  • Support management objectives by running KPI's and supplier scorecards
  • Manage MRP exception reports, follow-up resolution with external departments and/or supplier to accurate Accounts Payable invoice issues
  • Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) information with the Procurement and Engineering teams to support any updates during the product lifecycle
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings opportunities.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in supply Chain, Business, communications or related field PLUS 4 yrs of buying experience in a manufacturing industry.
  • OR
  • High School Diploma / GED PLUS 5-7 yrs of buyer experience in a manufacturing industry
  • Experience with MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) and supply chain management software and tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to use logic and problem-solving skills to independently isolate and find opportunities in reporting/analysis
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments and external suppliers.
  • Self-starter, organized, and motivated teammate
  • Confirmed analysis and presentation skills with common tools such as MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
  • 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.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with MS - Great Plans (ERP system)
  • APICS/ASCM certification
  • Advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables and functions/concepts
  • Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma fundamentals.


Primary Work Location
USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive

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About Becton, Dickinson and Company

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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Our team at BD is composed of more than 65,000 associates across the globe. These dedicated professionals work at the intersection of technology and healthcare, where they drive innovation and ensure that we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. By joining BD, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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BD is proud to offer competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From comprehensive health insurance to employee wellness programs and flexible working arrangements, we prioritize the well-being of our team members. Our inclusive culture encourages networking, continuous learning, and the sharing of ideas in a diverse and welcoming environment.

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Learn more about Becton, Dickinson and Company
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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