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.
job description
the senior supplier excellence manager (jg-5) is responsible for driving measurable operational excellence and performance improvement across bd’s strategic and preferred supplier base. This role partners closely with category management, supplier quality, engineering, and manufacturing operations to improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, capacity, resiliency, and innovation.
supplier performance management
* monitor and improve supplier performance across key metrics including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
* support development and execution of supplier performance improvement plans.
* track supplier performance through defined governance and reporting mechanisms.
supplier development
* partner with suppliers to improve operational capability, manufacturing efficiency, and quality performance.
* conduct supplier capability and maturity assessments.
* develop supplier improvement roadmaps aligned with bd operational excellence objectives.
continuous improvement & supplier kaizen
* lead or support supplier kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
* apply lean and six sigma methodologies to improve supplier productivity, cost, and quality performance.
* support implementation of bd excellence tools and best practices across the supply base.
design-to-value (dtv) & cost optimization
* lead design-to-value (dtv) initiatives in partnership with category management and engineering teams.
* conduct cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and cost breakdown analysis to identify savings opportunities.
* lead vave (value analysis / value engineering) initiatives with strategic suppliers.
new product introduction (npi) support
* support early supplier engagement in new product development programs.
* ensure supplier readiness for new product launches including process capability and capacity readiness.
* partner with engineering and supplier quality teams to mitigate supply risk during product launches.
education and experience
* bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations management (or related technical field)
* 8‑10 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, or supply chain.
* experience working with global manufacturing suppliers and driving operational improvements within supplier organizations.
* region‑bilingual proficiency in english and spanish.
* travel requirements up to 50% to supplier locations globally.
why join us?
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 imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At bd, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive.
we believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
to learn more about bd visit https://bd.com/careers.
becton, dickinson, and company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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