Senior Buyer - Durham, United States - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Description
**Job Description Summary**
**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 its no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto 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 youll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us.
**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 Paratas 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 KPIs 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.
**Skills and Experience:**
+ Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communications or related field or 5-7 years of purchasing experience (preferably in a manufacturing setting)
+ MRP, supply chain management software and tools, MS-Great Plains preferred
+ APICS/ASCM certification preferred
+ 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 Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Advanced Excel skills, including use of pivot tables and functions/concepts preferred
+ Lean and/or Six Sigma fundamentals
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Companys 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 BDs 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. Its also a place where we help each other be phenomenal, we do whats 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, youll 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.
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**Primary Work Location**
USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive
**Additional Locations**
**Work Shift**
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.