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The Senior Buyer supports BD’s supply chain by managing both strategic and operational procurement activities to ensure consistent, cost‑effective, and compliant material availability. This role partners with Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and external suppliers to drive performance, mitigate supply risk, and support business continuity within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibility:
Execute daily purchasing activities, including PO creation, confirmations, and expediting
Lead supplier negotiations, cost‑reduction initiatives, and contract discussions
Monitor supplier performance, track KPIs, and drive corrective actions when needed
Maintain strong alignment with Planning to meet production and inventory targets
Support supplier qualifications, change control activities, and engineering transitions
Maintain accurate material, pricing, and supplier data within SAP (MM/MRP)
Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve supply issues and ensure compliance with BD quality standards
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
3–5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience (regulated industry preferred)
Proficiency with SAP (MM/MRP) and strong data/analytics skills
Demonstrated negotiation ability and supplier management experience
Effective communication and ability to manage competing priorities
Nice to have:
Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing
Understanding of ISO 13485, GMP, or FDA‑regulated supply chain requirements
APICS/ASCM or ISM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CPSM)