Procurement Analyst

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.



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Job Description

Position Description:

The Global Procurement Analyst will work with other Procurement team members to enhance the effectiveness and capabilities of the Global Procurement Department. The role will be accountable for Procurement data-centric opportunity and performance tracking and provide data and insights to inform decision-making. The position will frequently interface with individuals from multiple functions, with particularly strong ties to Finance.

As this role will work on several different initiatives simultaneously, this individual will need to demonstrate strong personal organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The preferred candidate should have strong analytical, communication, and personal organizational skills to support the Global Procurement group.

The position will be a centralized resource responsible for supporting general Procurement operations across various sites and regions, with emphasis on cost and spend productivity analytics, supplier performance reporting and metrics, risk elements, and project management.

Responsibilities:

Spend Visibility, Analytics, and Reporting

Master use of Spend Visibility tools such as Sievo, PowerBI, and Celonis

Monitor KPIs and produce monthly packages for Procurement LT and other cross-functional forums

Collaborate with Finance to validate and report monthly PPV, Value Capture, and other procurement metrics across assigned divisions and plants

Support annual, quarterly, and monthly budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles

Collaborate with broader procurement team to develop, maintain, or enhance procurement dashboards and reporting tools

Material Cost, Delivery, and Risk Management

Support the effective maintenance of accurate material cost, lead times, and other relevant procurement elements (MOQ, EAU, LTB, etc…)

Conduct periodic Bill of Material (BOM) cost analysis for instruments and consumables raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods

Maintain cost models and provide scenario analysis to support negotiations and sourcing decisions

Develop and support should-cost models and cost breakdown analysis for critical components and assemblies

Support Cost Reduction, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and Design-to-Value (DtV) projects

Tariff, Duties, and Trade Cost Management

Monitor global tariffs, import/export duties, trade regulations, and geopolitical developments impacting procurement costs

Partner with Global Trade, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in budgeting, forecasting, and actuals reporting

Track implementation and effectiveness of tariff mitigation initiatives, including supplier relocation, dual sourcing, country-of-origin optimization, and duty drawbacks.

Prepare executive summaries regarding trade risks and exposures

Supplier data and performance Management

Identify data sources, ensure accuracy, and analyze supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and risk

Support supplier scorecard development and quarterly business reviews

Identify trends and opportunities to improve supplier performance and operational efficiency

Market Intelligence

Track material cost trends and quantify impact on product margin and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Conduct market research and supply market assessments for key commodities, materials, and services.

Monitor economic indicators, commodity indices, capacity constraints, inflation trends, and supplier market developments.

RFx Process Support

Collaborate with Procurement team members to streamline and assist in various RFx events.

Provide updates (via trackers, emails, etc.) to key stakeholders through RFx events.

Create documentation, pricing comparison, and other files as needed for internal stakeholder and/or site review.

Process Improvement & Digital Procurement

Identify opportunities to automate procurement processes, data, reporting, and analytics

Source pipeline of ideas and initiatives for Procurement leverage of AI capabilities and solutions

Assist in development and roll out of relevant Procurement training

Support Procurement tools and templates and intellectual capital, with an interest in advancing the team’s resources and knowledge base

Execute other procurement-related special projects as needed

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related area of Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or Business Management preferred

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, consulting, operations, supply chain or finance

Experience supporting direct materials procurement, manufacturing, life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, biopharma, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred

Experience or demonstrated foundational understanding of tariffs, duties, trade regulations and global supply chain risks

Skills and Competencies:

Strong verbal, written, listening and presentation skills

Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to identify trends, risks, cost drivers, and opportunities from complex datasets

Ability to influence without direct authority

Highly competent in planning effectively, managing deadlines, and balancing multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously

Solid experience with various productivity and business intelligence tools including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Lists, Smartsheet, PowerBI, Tableau, and Qlik

RFx experience with SAP Ariba, Coupa or any other procurement tool

Experience with ERP Systems such as SAP ECC6, S4 HANA, or similar

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 .

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