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Materials Supervisor

Becton Dickinson

Materials Supervisor

full-timePosted: Aug 10, 2026Updated: Aug 29, 2026USA MA - Woburn

Job Description

We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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 DescriptionResponsibilities:Working with current supply base to ensure on time delivery of goods/services while maintaining compliance to local, corporate, and industry regulations.Leading the materials planning for the site – including when to buy and how much to buy – in support of the plant production/build schedules of all productsManage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse teamWorking with finance/operations to conduct variance analysis and cycle counts as needed.Responsible for ensuring the purchase and delivery of all materials needed for operation of the plant (MRO, facilities, supplies, etc)Identify, analyze, and drive major supplier/procurement related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant levelRepresent materials on the site MRB (Materials Review Board)Collaborate with cross-functionally to achieve all plant goals – including PPV and inventory targetsProvide inventory procurement support to new products that are launching out of the Woburn facilityBuild and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to the facility, act as primary point of contact for site related issues to these suppliersLead efforts to negotiate and implement/renew Strategic Supply Agreements covering this facility where neededRepresent department in Sarbanes-Oxley, FDA, Internal, and ISO AuditsSupport other critical business efforts as requiredQualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree in related fieldMBA a plus2-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or OperationsExperience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry preferredMust possess leadership qualities as well as ability to influence stakeholdersExperience negotiating supply agreementsStrong analytical, organizational, and planning skillsThe ability to work effectively and implement solutions on a strict timeline in a cross functional team environmentMust demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skillsMust be proficient in all Microsoft Office ApplicationsERP/MRP system experience required (JDE preferred)Must be able to travel between manufacturing facilities and supplier sites when needed (<25% travel)Key RelationshipsBuyer/PlannerManufacturing SupervisorsQuality Engineers/ManagerShipper/ReceiversOperations ManagerFinancePlant ManagerWhy 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.Required SkillsOptional Skills.Primary Work LocationUSA MA - WoburnAdditional LocationsWork Shift At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.Salary Range Information$89,800.00 - $143,700.00 USD Annual

Locations

  • USA MA - Woburn

Skills Required

  • Strategic Sourcingintermediate
  • Medical Deviceintermediate
  • all Microsoft Office Applicationsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (degree in related field)
  • MBA a plus (experience)
  • 2-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Operations (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry preferred (experience)
  • Must possess leadership qualities as well as ability to influence stakeholders (experience)
  • Experience negotiating supply agreements (experience)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills (experience)
  • The ability to work effectively and implement solutions on a strict timeline in a cross functional team environment (experience)
  • Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (experience)
  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (experience)
  • ERP/MRP system experience required (JDE preferred) (experience)
  • Must be able to travel between manufacturing facilities and supplier sites when needed (<25% travel) (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (degree in related field)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Operations (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience in Medical Device, Medical Supply, or Pharmaceutical Industry preferred (experience)
  • Must possess leadership qualities as well as ability to influence stakeholders (experience)
  • Experience negotiating supply agreements (experience)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills (experience)
  • The ability to work effectively and implement solutions on a strict timeline in a cross functional team environment (experience)
  • Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (experience)
  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (experience)
  • Must be able to travel between manufacturing facilities and supplier sites when needed (<25% travel) (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Working with current supply base to ensure on time delivery of goods/services while maintaining compliance to local, corporate, and industry regulations.
  • Leading the materials planning for the site – including when to buy and how much to buy – in support of the plant production/build schedules of all products
  • Manage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse team
  • Working with finance/operations to conduct variance analysis and cycle counts as needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring the purchase and delivery of all materials needed for operation of the plant (MRO, facilities, supplies, etc)
  • Identify, analyze, and drive major supplier/procurement related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant level
  • Represent materials on the site MRB (Materials Review Board)
  • Collaborate with cross-functionally to achieve all plant goals – including PPV and inventory targets
  • Provide inventory procurement support to new products that are launching out of the Woburn facility
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to the facility, act as primary point of contact for site related issues to these suppliers
  • Lead efforts to negotiate and implement/renew Strategic Supply Agreements covering this facility where needed
  • Represent department in Sarbanes-Oxley, FDA, Internal, and ISO Audits
  • Support other critical business efforts as required
  • Working with current supply base to ensure on time delivery of goods/services while maintaining compliance to local, corporate, and industry regulations.
  • Leading the materials planning for the site – including when to buy and how much to buy – in support of the plant production/build schedules of all products
  • Manage the buyer/planner(s) and warehouse team
  • Working with finance/operations to conduct variance analysis and cycle counts as needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring the purchase and delivery of all materials needed for operation of the plant (MRO, facilities, supplies, etc)
  • Identify, analyze, and drive major supplier/procurement related cost improvement projects at the manufacturing plant level
  • Represent materials on the site MRB (Materials Review Board)
  • Collaborate with cross-functionally to achieve all plant goals – including PPV and inventory targets
  • Provide inventory procurement support to new products that are launching out of the Woburn facility
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to the facility, act as primary point of contact for site related issues to these suppliers
  • Lead efforts to negotiate and implement/renew Strategic Supply Agreements covering this facility where needed
  • Represent department in Sarbanes-Oxley, FDA, Internal, and ISO Audits

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