Job Description Summary
BD Medical - Pharmaceutical Systems (PS) provides industry-leading needle technologies, prefillable syringes, safety and shielding systems, and self-injection systems for pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the globe. The teams offer an extensive selection of solutions designed to protect, package and deliver drug therapies. Billions of products are manufactured by our 7 global factories each year.
At BD we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in procurement. We work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve significant savings, continuous improvement (CI), and performance enhancements. Join us in our mission to optimize procurement processes and deliver exceptional value. We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented PS Procurement Performance Leader and Continuous Improvement Expert to join our team located either in Grenoble area, France, or close to Környe, Hungary where we have 2 of our biggest production sites! In this role, you will work closely with PS business units, Global Category Managers, and operation sites to create and execute strategies that drive significant savings and performance improvements. You will leverage continuous improvement methods and tools to identify, quantify, and execute procurement opportunities.
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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.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
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.
Become a maker of possible with us!
Your key responsibilities:
- identify and manage continuous improvement savings initiatives to enhance the performance of key components and suppliers.
- collaborate with suppliers, plants, operations, sourcing, quality, and engineering teams to lead kaizen events aimed at reducing costs in raw materials and indirect services.
- support plant kaizen workshops to drive down cost per unit related to raw materials.
- promote continuous improvement techniques at suppliers to deliver higher performance and efficiencies.
- interface with internal and external partners to identify performance issues, quantify financial impacts, and collaboratively pursue solutions.
- provide regular feedback to sourcing on supplier otif (on-time in-full) performance and improvement plans.
- consolidate ci and savings opportunities, ensuring updates are communicated effectively.
- organize regular reviews with plants and coordinate support from the procurement team.
- manage supplier performance, monitor gaps, and ensure strong action plans are in place to increase performance on critical suppliers.
- partner with design to value team, procurement business solutions, or supplier-facing teams as required.
- drive supplier assessment and improvement activities to gain strategic insights.
- manage supplier cost efficiencies and otif performance to optimize value for the company's spend.
Your profile:
- Experience in buyer roles, sourcing management, and business process expertise.
- Understanding of manufacturing, preferably in pharma/med or automotive sectors, with a hands-on approach to driving improvements.
- Strong procurement knowledge and experience with continuous improvement tools and methods (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen...) MANDATORY.
- Expertise in supplier management, evaluation, and continuous improvement programs.
- Proven ability to work in a matrix environment and manage projects/programs effectively.
- Ability to influence internally and externally through indirect management.
- Excellent analytical abilities and SAP knowledge.
- Strong communication skills in a multicultural, multifunctional environment.
- Fluency in English is required, and additional language skills are a plus.
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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.
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Primary Work Location
FRA Le Pont-de-Claix Cedex
Additional Locations
HUN Kornye - Uveggyar
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