Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager
Quick Summary
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Develop and implement sourcing strategies across a broad range of indirect goods and services.
- →Identify and execute opportunities to reduce costs and deliver OpEx and CapEx savings.
- →Negotiate supplier contracts to secure competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
- →Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
- →Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business objectives.
- →Track, analyze, and report savings KPIs and procurement performance metrics to executive leadership on a monthly basis.
- →Support change management, continuous improvement initiatives, and procurement integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
- →Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
Requirements
~1 min read- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
- Experience supporting change management, continuous improvement initiatives, and M&A procurement integrations.
- Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories.
- Ability and willingness to support new categories as business needs evolve.
- Strong negotiation skills with experience negotiating supplier contracts.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and driving business results through supplier performance.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Ariba.
What We Offer
~1 min readTo 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.
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About this job
- Posted
- 15 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
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- Days active
- 14
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 24%
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- October 16, 2026
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