Join BD as a Procurement Manager in Tijuana, Mexico. In this full-time role, you will lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization and supply chain resilience within a leading global medical technology company.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or healthcare.
Strong understanding of category strategies and proven negotiation skills.
Excellent English communication skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms and contracts effectively with vendors and suppliers to secure cost savings and value delivery.
Supplier Management: Lead supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and performance enhancement to increase supply chain efficiency.
Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals and category objectives across multiple sites.
Cost Optimization: Identify and pursue opportunities for supply chain optimization, Kaizen events, and design-to-value initiatives.
Potential transition routes: People from Supply Chain Analyst or Category Specialist roles may bring analytical and vendor management skills, alongside meeting the required procurement experience.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
About the Role: As Procurement Manager, you’ll lead sourcing strategy execution across assigned sites and categories, aligned with our 3–5 year roadmap. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing supplier selection/qualification, negotiating pricing and commercial terms, managing day-to-day operations, developing strategies to reduce costs and lead times while improving quality and service levels. The role requires excellent English communication skills as well as strong analytical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing Strategy Execution: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with BD’s strategic roadmap and category objectives. Lead procurement-driven initiatives across multiple sites to ensure consistent value delivery.
Pipeline Development: Create long-term plans that support organizational goals. Identify and pursue opportunities for cost savings through supply chain optimization, Kaizen events, and design-to-value initiatives.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Strengthen supplier partnerships to enhance performance, increase supply chain efficiency and resilience, and drive innovation and cost optimization through collaborative engagement.
Supplier Development & Compliance: Lead supplier qualification processes, mitigate risks, and optimize source-to-pay workflows. Ensure regional suppliers meet compliance standards and performance expectations.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts effectively with vendors and suppliers.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support strategic procurement goals.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain (preferably in manufacturing or healthcare)
Strong understanding of Category strategies
Proven negotiation skills and ability to build a pipeline of cost-saving opportunities
Analytical approach with the ability to assess market trends and supplier capabilities
Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively when faced with complex situations and to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills in English. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with senior management and other key stakeholders.
Proactive, results-oriented approach with a track record of successful strategy execution.
Why 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.
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.
