Material Sourcing Expert in Kelberg

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At BD, Corporate professionals power the systems, decisions and capabilities that enable our global business to perform and grow. You'll partner across functions, regions and leadership levels to solve complex challenges, drive operational excellence and support the teams closest to customers and healthcare providers.

Across our corporate functions, BD offers opportunities which allow you to deliver results that matter, take ownership of your impact, and grow your career in an organization built for long-term success. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide.

Without you, advancing the world of health™ wouldn't be 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.

Job Description

The Material Sourcing Expert is responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated governance framework for Supplier Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, and Product Compliance within BD Rowa.The position drives the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks that could impact supply continuity, regulatory compliance, business operations, or customer service. The role acts as the central coordination point between Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Operations, and external suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and compliance with current and emerging regulatory requirements. This role aligns with BD Rowa's strategic focus on supply chain robustness, supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and compliance governance.

Your Mission

Be the central force keeping BD Rowa's supply chain resilient, compliant, and future-ready. You will own three critical pillars — Supplier Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, and Product Compliance Governance — and connect the dots across Supply Chain, Procurement, Operation and external partners.

This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, acts with authority without always having it, and turns regulatory and risk challenges into structured, actionable programs.

What You'll Drive

Product Compliance Governance

• Track and translate upcoming regulatory requirements into supplier and material actions (RoHS, PPWR, WEEE, TSCA/TCPH, ESG, Responsible Sourcing)




• Lead cross-functional compliance risk assessments and mitigation plans




• Ensure timely reporting and governance across all compliance activities




• Own and evolve the BD Rowa Supplier Risk Management framework




• Lead risk assessments (supply, geopolitical, financial, regulatory) and management reporting




• Monitor external risk signals and coordinate disruption responses

Business Continuity Planning

• Own the Supply Chain BCP program end-to-end




• Coordinate Business Impact Analyses and continuity/recovery plans




• Lead periodic reviews, testing, and crisis preparedness activities

What You Bring

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field




• Proven experience in at least one of: Supplier Risk, Supply Chain, BCP, Product Compliance, or Regulatory — ideally in a regulated industry (MedTech, pharma, automotive, or similar)




• Strong analytical skills with a structured, hands‑on approach




• Ability to lead cross-functional topics and influence without authority




• Confident communicator at both management and specialist levels




• Fluent in German and English

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need 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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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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