Job Description Summary

This role will be responsible for managing IT sourcing and procurement of software and platforms that support, Finance, HR, R&D, Supply Chain, Legal and Compliance software, Cloud Services, Information Security globally. This role is accountable for leading end to end sourcing and procurement category strategies, driving a compliant supply base and purchasing environment, identifying opportunities for impact, providing market insights to shape business aligned supplier strategies, IT/Business led programs, and deliver supplier led innovation, cost savings, value, efficiencies, quality and compliance.

Job Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities

The individual in this position will be responsible for the following:

Objectives

Align procurement objectives and associated metrics with those of the business and IT (including risk, security, and enterprise architecture).

Policy

Establish and/or improve upon internal and external policies, standards, and processes for vendor interaction.
Establish and/or improve IT sourcing frameworks and IT procurement procedures and processes that balance cost, risk and agility.
Provide input into policy that builds assessment of environmental sustainability performance into sourcing and procurement actions.

Strategy

Develop, through a collaborative and inclusive approach, a global IT sourcing and procurement strategy that delivers against IT and business strategy priorities and translates IT and business imperatives into effective IT sourcing strategies and procurement strategies.
Support both traditional and agile sourcing approaches to match the organization’s appetite for risk and its culture.
Demonstrate key sourcing and procurement competencies, such as business relationship management, customer collaboration, category and subcategory planning, supplier relationship management, standard methodologies for negotiation, analytics, project management, finance, and communication.

Communications

Present all pertinent vendor and/or industry trends to collaborators and propose updates and improvements to existing strategies.
Handle the communication process with vendors, including what information should be communicated, when and by whom, to ensure that appropriate leverage is preserved.

Market Intelligence

Look out for industry trends that have an impact on the IT sourcing strategy, through external advisory services, internal procurement and vendor management teams and good working relationships with existing and emerging strategic vendors used by the enterprise.
Identify the drivers, shifts, market dynamics and trends to advise the business and IT teams of the most effective sourcing and procurement strategies across all IT categories.
Identify and demonstrate relevant third-party market intelligence sources.

Execution

Work closely with collaborators (IT, business, vendor management) to lead major sourcing programs.
Drive IT sourcing and procurement strategies for products, services, and solutions, identifying cost optimization opportunities and communicating cases to collaborators.
Support business agility, speed, and risk management, through automation or the adoption of new technology and demonstrating internal and external data sources.
Identify and evaluate the best options for solutions, which may include acquisition of IT products, outsourcing or insourcing, or other alternatives such as joint ventures, brokering vendor partnerships or potential IT acquisitions.
Engage the business to understand business drivers, demand, risk appetite and environmental factors that influence the development and maintenance of the IT sourcing strategy.
Understand and adopt agile, pragmatic and fast-track principles into IT sourcing standard methodologies.
Provide proactive, high-value procurement and contract negotiation consultation to the business through thorough understanding of the business needs.
Handle the tools required to assemble and analyze relevant data and information.
Deliver best-in-class technology products and services with the right balance of cost control, risk mitigation and speed.
Lead the negotiation strategy and negotiation team for IT contracts.
Lead the evaluation of optimal sourcing and pricing options, taking into consideration outsourcing/cloud, hybrid, and insourcing models.
Serve as a point of escalation for vendor issues and disputes and drive those issues to resolution.
Build the organization’s ESG objectives, standards and requirements into all sourcing and procurement initiatives.
Communicate with vendors related to company mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
Consolidate demand across all areas of IT and the business.
Handle agile processes that support what procurement leads and what the business handles.

Leadership

Advise and coach regional in leading strategic and tactical efforts, while being a leader with a point of view in data analytics, collaboration, and negotiation.

Skills

These skills are required for the position

Demonstrates accountability.
Strong analytical skills.
Influence and inspire change.
Collaborate with senior executives, such as the CIO, CFO, CISO business unit heads and strategy teams.
Trusted advisor and participant in business and IT initiatives.
Strong stakeholder-influencing skills.
Superb relationship-building skills in complex vendor and internal customer relationship environments.
Executive presence and comfort interacting with both internal senior leaders and vendor senior leaders. Drives discussions with senior leaders.
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills at the senior executive level.
Demonstrates integrity through their actions.
Current knowledge of the global IT, software subscription models product and service market and trends.
Strong negotiation skills.
Knowledgeable in technology contract terms and legal issues.
Ability to handle conflict and resolve effectively.
Results focused.
Influence and negotiate outcomes with senior leadership and maintain collaborative relationships with them. Trusted advisor on areas of expertise.
Ability to make appropriate decisions and advance when required.
These skills are desired for the position:
Knowledge of business-case development.
Knowledge of financial analysis and management.
Knowledge of the sources of data and analytics to support the development and execution of sourcing strategies.
Superb problem-solving skills in complex vendor and internal customer relationship environments. Looks to resolve the root cause, not just the specific problem.
Ability to resolve appropriate levels of risk acceptance.

Success Criteria

Sought out as a trusted advisor and participant in business and IT initiatives.
Develop and own best in class category savings pipeline for a rolling 3 year period
Contribution in driving major initiatives to achieve IT and business goals on time and within budget.
Early engagement in initiatives and being actively involved throughout the business and IT cycles.
Recognition of the role by IT and business functions as strategic business capabilities to achieve business and IT strategy through IT vendors.

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, skills, training, and education.
Master’s degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a juris doctor (JD), is desired.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification, or APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is a plus.

Experience

A broad understanding of IT sourcing trends and their potential implications to the business.
Comfortable in addressing strategic vendor relationships and developing strategies that look to reduce overall cost or risk.
Other functional experience, particularly in IT, business strategy, business analysis or finance is an advantage.
Understanding of IT asset management.
Ten or more years in IT sourcing and/or procurement and/or vendor management, with at least five years as an IT sourcing or category manager.

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.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under "Our Commitment to You".

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$146,100 - $241,200 USD Annual

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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NA (United States of America)

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$146,100.00 - $241,200.00 USD Annual

Sr. Global Category Manager, IT Sourcing and Procurement- Business Systems, Cloud, Information Security

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