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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Procurement Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Procurement Specialist, you need strong analytical abilities, negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of supply chain management, often supported by a degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP Ariba or Oracle), contract management systems, and relevant certifications like the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is highly valued. Attention to detail, effective communication, and relationship-building skills help professionals excel in vendor management and cross-functional collaboration. These skills ensure cost-effective sourcing, risk mitigation, and smooth operations throughout the procurement process.

How does the procurement role typically interact with other departments within an organization?

Procurement professionals regularly collaborate with various departments such as finance, operations, and legal to ensure that purchasing decisions align with organizational goals and compliance standards. For example, they may work with finance to establish budgets, with operations to understand inventory needs, and with legal to review contract terms. Effective communication and strong relationship-building skills are essential, as procurement often serves as the bridge between internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This cross-functional collaboration helps streamline processes and ensures the organization receives the best value from its vendors.

What is procurement and what does a procurement professional do?

Procurement refers to the process of sourcing, purchasing, and acquiring goods or services that a business or organization needs to operate. Procurement professionals are responsible for identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring quality standards, and managing costs. They play a vital role in maintaining supply chains, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations. Their work often involves collaboration with multiple departments to understand needs and secure the best value for the organization.

What is the difference between Procurement vs Purchasing?

AspectProcurementPurchasing
FocusStrategic sourcing, supplier relationships, contract managementOrder processing, price negotiation, transaction execution
ScopeEnd-to-end process including planning and supplier selectionExecuting purchase orders and transactional activities
Skills & CertificationsSupply chain knowledge, negotiation, certifications like CPSMNegotiation, basic procurement training, purchasing certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic departments, cross-functional teamsOperational departments, procurement or warehouse teams

Procurement involves strategic activities like sourcing and supplier management, while purchasing focuses on the transactional aspect of buying goods and services. Both roles are essential in supply chain management but differ in scope and responsibilities.

Do workers at BD get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does BD pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
74% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

At BD, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
67% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from BD affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at BD?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at BD worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do BD workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it for BD workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at BD?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do BD managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at BD do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
80% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at BD?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at BD good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at BD feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at BD get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at BD?

Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at BD enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at BD recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at BD?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at BD?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people think BD’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how BD is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
What are the most popular job types at Bd?
    Infographic showing various Procurement job openings at Bd in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.
    Global Category Manager - Primary Packaging

    Global Category Manager - Primary Packaging

    Becton Dickinson & Company

    San Diego, CA • Hybrid

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

    This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


    BD rating

    7.3

    Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

    Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    238th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers


    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 healthTM 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

    Primary Responsibilities and Duties

    • 40% - Category Strategy development & Supplier Relationship Management with mainly global suppliers
    • 20% - Strategy / Program Execution in support to the category strategy for assigned categories.
    • 20% - Functional LT liaison, influence, and engagement with key stakeholders, peers, sites, etc.
    • 10% - Ensure proactive Risk Management strategies are developed and executed
    • 10% - Innovation / Technology / Process improvement / Sustainability & Responsible sourcing efforts

    Detailed responsibilities will include:
    Strategy Development

    • Develop category strategies for assigned categories that align with corporate and functional objectives. Strategies will be developed in conjunction with key stakeholders and other cross-functional partners including Quality, BD Business units, manufacturing plants, etc. The strategy will extend beyond cost value, it will cover technology and innovation, service management, governance, quality, risk, sustainability, etc.

    Execution
    • Lead programs and global initiatives, and partners with Procurement Managers and the Procurement Center of Excellence to select suppliers, drive negotiations, establish and supervise contracts. Measure and review supplier performance, lead or support supplier continuous improvement programs and establish vision for and implement supplier relationship management programs.
    • Accountable to ensure projects from strategy get executed and are resourced cross functionally.
    • Developing means of evaluating / communicating supplier performance.
    • Ensure supplier relationship management program results in value to BD.
    • In partnership with BD's Procurement Center of Excellence, negotiate contracts, SOWs, establishing proper SOPs.

    Achieving Quality
    • Ensure that suppliers meet BD's quality requirements and regulatory requirements.
    Cost Management
    • Develop and implement effective cost management programs (Globally) to deliver year-on-year cost improvement. This may include ideation events, inflation management, continuous improvement initiatives, etc.
    • Leverage our Center of Excellence to drive proper analysis of cost and deep understanding of total cost of ownership.
    • Develop standard costs &/or budgets for assigned portfolio.

    Facilitation
    • Leading cross-functional teams in association with developing sourcing strategies, costs savings and other initiatives as required.
    • Work closely with Global Procurement Teams and Global Category Leads where appropriate.

    Market Analysis
    • Investigate supply market and develop an understanding of general and specific market conditions that impact your category. Convert data to insights and insights to actions.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Bachelor's degree in a related field of and Desirable MBA degree.
    • Experience in driving Quality Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Risk reduction and Operational improvement programs.
    • 10+ years primary packaging category experience. 10+ years global category management experience.
    • Demonstrates procurement excellence on Negotiations, Cost Management practices, Supplier driven value and continuous improvement
    • Experienced in handling Global teams (solid or dotted line resources) and thrives to build effective teams and foster open communication.
    • Strong program management skills for small-medium programs.
    • Experience in strategic sourcing process or category management with a history of successful implementation.
    • Strategic agility and business acumen
    • Able to execute supplier value management, supplier development and continuous improvement.
    • Able to efficiently implement change and innovation.
    • Working and influencing LT level within a matrixed organization.
    • Skilled at developing partnerships; building and maintaining strong working relationships.
    • A proven track record of Executing programs and collaborating with others to reach mutual outcomes.
    • Adept at leading and working in diverse and ambiguous environments.
    • Travel about 25% - 40% of the time.

    At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

    For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

    At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

    • Annual Bonus
    • Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
    • Potential reimbursement of phone use

    Health and Well-being Benefits

    • 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

    Retirement and Financial Well-being

    • 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

    Life Balance Programs

    • 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

    Other Life Balance Programs

    • 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

    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.

    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.

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    Primary Work Location

    USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

    Additional Locations

    USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D, USA IL - Vernon Hills, USA UT - Sandy

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    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

    $146,100.00 - $241,200.00 USD Annual

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    BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

    Industry

    Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing and manufacturing

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Franklin Lakes, NJ, US

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