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BD

Global Category Manager – Primary Packaging

BD

. Category Strategy development & Supplier Relationship Management with mainly global suppliers .

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeFranklin Lakes • California, New Jersey, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $146,100 - $241,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Category Strategy development & Supplier Relationship Management with mainly global suppliers
  • Strategy / Program Execution in support to the category strategy for assigned categories
  • Functional LT liaison, influence, and engagement with key stakeholders, peers, sites, etc.
  • Ensure proactive Risk Management strategies are developed and executed
  • Innovation / Technology / Process improvement / Sustainability & Responsible sourcing efforts
  • Develop category strategies for assigned categories that align with corporate and functional objectives
  • Lead programs and global initiatives, partnering with Procurement Managers and the Procurement Center of Excellence to select suppliers
  • Measure and review supplier performance, lead or support supplier continuous improvement programs
  • Negotiate contracts, SOWs, establishing proper SOPs
  • Develop and implement effective cost management programs to deliver year-on-year cost improvement
  • Investigate supply market and develop an understanding of market conditions that impact your category

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • MBA degree (Desirable)
  • 10+ years primary packaging category experience
  • 10+ years global category management experience
  • Procurement excellence on Negotiations
  • Cost Management practices
  • Supplier driven value and continuous improvement
  • Experience in handling Global teams (solid or dotted line resources)
  • Strong program management skills for small-medium programs
  • Experience in strategic sourcing process or category management with successful implementation
  • Strategic agility and business acumen
  • Able to execute supplier value management, supplier development and continuous improvement
  • Adept at leading and working in diverse and ambiguous environments
  • Travel about 25% - 40% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual Bonus Potential
  • Discretionary LTI Bonus Potential
  • Reimbursement of phone use
  • Medical coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Injury Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Long-term care with life insurance
  • Other Well-being Resources
  • Anxiety management program
  • Wellness incentives
  • Sleep improvement program
  • Diabetes management program
  • Virtual physical therapy
  • Emotional/mental health support programs
  • Weight management programs
  • Gastrointestinal health program
  • Substance use management program
  • Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
  • BD 401(k) Plan
  • BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Financial counseling
  • Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
  • Daily Pay
  • College financial aid and application guidance
  • Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
  • Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Group auto and home insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employer matching donation
  • Workplace accommodations
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup day care and eldercare
  • Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
  • Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
  • Leave Programs
  • Bereavement leaves
  • Military leave
  • Personal leave
  • Family and Medical Leave (FML)
  • Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools
category strategy developmentsupplier relationship managementrisk managementcost managementnegotiationsstrategic sourcingsupplier performance measurementcontinuous improvementprogram managementsupply market analysis
Soft Skills
stakeholder engagementinfluenceleadershipstrategic agilitybusiness acumenadaptabilitycommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingteam management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA degree