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Materials Buyer

BD
BD Salary
Glens Falls, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Job Description Summary

Manage purchased materials within an MRP environment to ensure the timely delivery of high quality materials while utilizing innovative and proactive procurement strategies to continuously improve the supply chain.

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:

  • Master Material Planning - Navigate our MRP environment with precision to ensure production never misses a beat due to material shortages
  • Build Valuable Partnerships - Cultivate meaningful relationships with suppliers through regular, strategic communication about order requirements
  • Become a Data Champion - Maintain impeccable supply chain data integrity
  • Balance Inventory Investment - Strategically manage inventory dollars to optimize cash flow while ensuring production demands are always met
  • Forge Strategic Alliances - Develop and nurture supplier partnerships at both local and corporate levels that drive mutual success
  • Craft Winning Agreements - Establish formal supply agreements and implement innovative supplier-managed inventory programs that benefit all parties
  • Negotiate with Purpose - Secure the perfect balance of quality, delivery, and cost that aligns with our high standards
  • Drive Supplier Excellence - Hold suppliers accountable for delivery and quality metrics that support our zero-backorder goals and on-time delivery commitments
  • Uphold Compliance Standards - Apply GMP regulations knowledge to materials control processes in our manufacturing environment
  • Lead Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, quality enhancement, and supplier optimization
  • Champion Change Management - Play a key role in our Change Request process, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. Participate in new product introductions and project teams.

Skills

  • Strong functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel, inventory, and purchasing systems.

  • Ability to read component specifications and drawings.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Purchasing.

  • Associate’s Degree and 2 years of experience in Purchasing, or

  • In lieu of a college degree, must have 5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment using MRP

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPIM/CPM

  • Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.

Work Environment:

General office environment. May require some exposure to chemicals used in manufacturing processes, requiring some precaution. Some minor inconvenience or discomfort occasionally present in the work situation (moderate noise, disagreeable odors, etc.)

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 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 NY - Glens Falls

Additional Locations

Work Shift

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

$63,900.00 - $105,400.00 USD Annual

Salary : $63,900 - $105,400

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