Sr. Buyer, MRO Purchasing

About the role

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, and we are looking for a Senior MRO Buyer to support our manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and warehouse operations in a regulated pharmaceutical and medical device environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure MRO materials, spare parts, equipment, and services to support site operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, service agreements, and delivery terms to achieve cost savings and service improvements.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, expediting activities, and invoice resolution.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including min/max levels and critical spare parts strategies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material master data within SAP or other ERP systems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Operations, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
• Support capital projects by coordinating the procurement of equipment, materials, and contractor services.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, safety, and corporate procurement requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
• Mitigate supply risks through supplier diversification, business continuity planning, and proactive market analysis.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field is required, along with 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.

• Experience purchasing MRO materials, spare parts, maintenance services, and indirect goods.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Preferred qualifications include CPIM, CPSM, CSCP, or PMP certification, experience supporting manufacturing, facilities, engineering, or maintenance organizations, and knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO 13485, and supplier quality requirements.

Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Inventory Optimization
• Risk Management
• Cost Reduction
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement

Impact

This position plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing continuity, reducing equipment downtime, driving cost savings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the availability of critical materials necessary to meet customer demand and business objectives.

Why Join Us?

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.