Senior Buyer- Direct Material Full Time/Part Time

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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 role focuses on building strong supplier partnerships that ensure competitive costs, reliable supply, strong performance, reduced risk, innovation, and sustainable value creation.

As the key commercial contact for assigned suppliers, you will manage sourcing, negotiations, supplier performance, cost optimization, risk, and supplier development. Operational purchasing and order processing remain with the respective Purchasing and Planning teams.

Your Responsibilities

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage and develop an assigned portfolio of strategic suppliers
• Build strong, long-term supplier relationships and act as the primary commercial contact
• Conduct regular Supplier Business Reviews and drive improvement actions
• Manage supplier escalations and support Preferred Supplier development
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, service, flexibility, and sustainability
• Lead supplier development activities
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and audits with relevant functions

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management

• Lead sourcing activities and identify alternative supply sources
• Conduct market, supplier, and competitive analyses
• Lead price, commercial, and contract negotiations
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, Should-Cost, and TCO optimization
• Support dual sourcing and reduce critical single-source dependencies
• Provide supplier and market insights to support broader sourcing decisions

Risk, Resilience & Innovation

• Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, capacity, and supply-chain risks
• Support Business Continuity and supply-resilience initiatives
• Engage suppliers in Value Engineering, Design-to-Cost, innovation, and new-product activities
• Identify new technologies, capabilities, materials, and optimization opportunities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supplier Quality, Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Product Compliance, Finance, and Procurement to support business objectives and cross-functional initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic and commercial management of the assigned supplier portfolio
• Achievement of agreed Savings and Cost Avoidance targets
• Continuous improvement of supplier performance
• Reduction of supply and single-source risks
• Improvement of commercial and contractual conditions
• Development of a competitive and resilient supplier base
• Contribution to innovation and sustainable value creation

What You Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, or Supplier Relationship Management
• Experience with technical, electromechanical, and/or mechanical components is an advantage
• Strong commercial understanding and proven negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of cost structures, contracts, supplier performance, and supply-chain risks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach
• Comfortable working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams

Your Mission

Build and develop a high-performing and resilient supplier portfolio that delivers competitive costs, reliable supply, continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable value for the business.

 

 

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 the 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 or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

DEU Kelberg - Rowastrasse

Additional Locations

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Salary Range Information

€58,500.00 - €89,250.00 EUR Annual