Becton Dickinson (BD) is hiring a Business Process Expert, External Purchasing Planning

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is hiring a Business Process Expert, External Purchasing Planning to be a key part of our End-to-End Planning transformation. You will be instrumental in designing, integrating, and improving our external purchasing processes to make the organization more agile, efficient, and customer-centric.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and refine site supply chain processes to enhance service and buyer efficiency.
• Document as-is and to-be processes and drive continuous improvement in external purchasing and MRP methodologies.
• Run process improvement workshops and identify and promote best practices for global alignment.
• Maintain a priority focus list and coordinate the community of subject matter experts (key users).
• Align on requirements from other excellence workstreams and lead change management initiatives.
• Develop training materials, procedures, and policies, and train employees on new processes.
• Assess and recommend technologies that link directly to process performance for service, inventory, etc.
• Design process remediation based on SAP & JDE data using central process methodology.
• Establish policies, procedures, quality standards, and lead governance sessions.
• Monitor results, exceptions, and develop insights and analytics to support decision-making.
• Establish and track KPIs to monitor global system performance and support Power BI implementation.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor's or master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience across multiple business units and differentiated supply chains.
• Understanding of supplier relationship management, contract management, spend analytics, and supply risk management.
• Knowledge of ERP transactions, inventory management, EDI, purchase order life cycle, and regulatory requirements.
• Expert-level system knowledge of Kinaxis, SAP & JDE, including reports, tables, and data.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes from sourcing to distribution and replenishment techniques for MRO, OEM, and raw materials.
• Ability to interpret data, identify root causes, and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency in creating models for inventory and system utilization, balancing cost, service, and demand.
• Skills in tracking KPIs like on-time delivery and inventory turnover.
• Proficiency with ERP systems like SAP, JDE, AS400, or supply chain software like SAP APO or Kinaxis.
• Advanced Excel and potentially SQL, Python, or Power BI for data handling.
• Familiarity with global procurement technologies for e-sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to collaborate with logistics, production, planning, finance, procurement, and sales teams.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage projects within tight timelines.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Strategic understanding of how purchasing fits within broader company goals.
• Flexibility to adjust plans quickly in response to market changes or disruptions.
• Ability to weigh costs and benefits to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week.
• For certain roles, employment is contingent upon proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Technical Stack

• SAP, JDE, AS400, SAP APO, Kinaxis
• Advanced Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI

Team & Environment

You will be part of the E2E Planning Excellence Team and will support the External Purchasing Business Process Owner.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $114,500.00 - $189,100.00 USD Annual
• A culture that values your opinions and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work.
• A collaborative environment where we help each other be great, do what's right, and learn every day.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in your career.
• A valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in USA NJ - Franklin Lakes.

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.