Associate Director, Technology Portfolio Vendor Management (Remote)
Becton Dickinson NA

Job Description Summary
The Associate Director, Technology Portfolio Vendor Management will oversee developing and implementing the Portfolio Vendor Management discipline. Use metrics and data visualization effectively to report on portfolio performance and support decision-making at the team or organizational level. Be a key member of the team by providing financial insight, roadmap planning and advisory services to a portfolio of assigned vendors. Provide sound advice and strategies based on vendor landscape. Help create common practices, tools, and templates for portfolio and project management, and ensure compliance with company and legal standards.

This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Technology & Global Services Strategic Vendor Relationship Management.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us!

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day portfolio activities and establish working plan for each vendor within the portfolio
• Analyze and monitor performance, invoicing, and approved vendor roadmap.
• Plan & facilitate business reviews and checkpoint meetings
• Analyze key performance indicators to produce reports on portfolio and projects being worked on by vendors within said portfolio
• Bring up issues that threaten portfolio and project success
• Communicate with vendor partners about their performance
• Align with other portfolio managers to ensure that the company investments are being effectively monitored and that returns are being improved based upon the agreed objectives.
• Manage and minimize risk of assigned portfolio.
• Partner with procurement & data teams to maintain up-to-date and complete performance data for portfolio reviews.
• Attend industry conferences and participate on panels to facilitate information flow, individual growth and understand other F500 best practices.
• Contribute to ongoing portfolio strategy development, rationalizing the vendor landscape to understand when to downsize, add or replace vendors within the portfolio.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Administrator, Computer Science or similar subject area required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of IT vendor management, portfolio management and financial management experience; 8-10 years is preferred.
• Generalist mindset with strong analytical skills and ability to act in an entrepreneurial setting decisively, yet in a disciplined manner
• Ability to influence and break down silos within an organization as well across organizations
• Ability to understand the mapping of organizational vision and contribute ideas
• Ability to communicate complex business challenges in a simplified manner
• Must be an authority who can influence partners in written and oral communications
• Ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods
• Highly collaborative work style which includes working optimally across all organizational levels
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization and in overcoming ambiguity
• Leading by example, mentoring, and inspiring others all around you
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent judgment and decision-making
• Able to align and work with diverse global stakeholders
• Strong humility, listening, creativity, and negotiation skills
• Accept ownership
• Personal integrity and an ability to maintain confidentiality of company and client information

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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations
USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D, USA DC - Washington, DC, USA GA - Grayson, USA IL - Vernon Hills, USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle, USA MO - St Louis, USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive, USA TX - San Antonio, USA UT - Salt Lake City

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information
$174,200.00 - $287,400.00 USD Annual

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