At BD, we believe that our strong supplier partnerships are key to advancing the world of health by delivering innovative solutions in an ethically, environmentally, and socially sustainable way.
“BD Procurement has the unique responsibility of achieving sustainable growth for the organization by partnering with suppliers who share our values and ambitious goals to advance the world of health”.
— Kevin Nelson, SVP & Chief Procurement Officer
We aspire to create the most innovative, dependable, and competitive supplier base in healthcare enabling BD to develop breakthrough technologies to advance healthcare.
GP - To drive competitive advantage through innovative value creation
GP - Doing the right thing on behalf of our stakeholders and customers
GP - Be curious and innovative, and proactively and continuously address opportunities, challenges, and risks
GP - Exhibit servant leadership and a collaborative spirit in the attainment of our objectives
BD Global Procurement strives to continuously deliver the highest sustained value for our company by leveraging our full competitive supply base using highly effective and efficient systems and processes.
BD products and businesses require diverse materials, supplies and services. To select the right supply strategy and supplier base for each need while accommodating continual global and industry changes, BD Global Procurement must diligently analyze internal and external dynamics—from risk to pricing to innovation.
Our associates lead cross-functional sourcing teams to review businesses' needs, for each category of purchase, against these critical factors:
Implementation of sourcing includes rigorous testing and validation protocols where required by government regulations, and we enable significant annual savings through continuous improvements to maximize the value from the supply base.
BD Global Procurement continuously improves the reliability, quality, and cost effectiveness of our procured products and services. We closely collaborate with strategic and preferred suppliers to develop continuous improvement projects—ranging from simple lean and waste reduction measures, to full Six Sigma programs—to increase value, savings, and competitive advantage.
The BD Expectations for Suppliers document outlines specific standards of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, ethical practices, and governance that suppliers need to meet. This document is our version of a supplier code of conduct, and we expect all suppliers to thoroughly review this document and act within its guidelines.
BD Global Procurement is company-wide and centrally led with procurement associates following a defined process for sourcing goods and services and for managing supplier performance once an agreement is in place. Its vision is to deliver the highest sustained value to customers by leveraging the full capabilities of a competitive supply base using effective and efficient processes and systems.
Accurate supplier information enables on-time payments. BD suppliers can manage their account information in the BD Supplier Onboarding Portal, or by contacting their BD Sourcing / Procurement representative. Please ensure your invoice information and payment details are up-to-date and accurately reflected in your BD Company Profile.
For BD to be able to pay your company on-time:
1. Your Invoices and credit notes must meet all relevant country or market, legal, tax, and BD requirements. For the general BD requirements in North America please review the following document, “Invoicing Guidelines for Suppliers”:
For BD locations other than The United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, please refer to your purchase order.
2. If your invoices or credit notes do not meet all legal, tax, and BD requirements, BD will return these invoices or credit notes to you. This includes indicating BD entity name, address, and tax ID in full as prescribed in the checklist. BD will explain the reason why your invoice or credit note has been returned for further clarifications. For additional support, we can be reached through BD.com/Services (for non-Coupa invoices) or through the Coupa Supplier Portal (for Coupa invoices).
3. BD has the right to have payment terms calculated from the later of the date when BD receives a compliant invoice or credit note via an approved submission method, or the date of receipt of conforming good/services.
4. Electronic invoicing is the only supported invoicing method for most invoices to BD U.S. legal entities (excluding Puerto Rico).
To check invoice status visit bd.com/services and select “Invoice Payment Status”.
Instructions and Screen Tips are provided for each request type.
*Please Note: Registration is required at no cost.
The BD standard payment term for suppliers in North America is Net 90 days; however, the actual payment will not be made until the next scheduled payment run.
The BD standard payment term for a qualified Small Business, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is 30 days effective upon approval. Suppliers must register for approval, annually. Click here for further information.
The BD standard payment terms do not apply to disbursements to non-commercial entities such as Health Care Professionals (HCPs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Taxes/Government Agencies, etc.
BD suppliers are required to communicate changes that potentially impact BD product or service via the Supplier Change Request (SCR) Web Portal.
As a BD supplier, you are required to notify and receive written approval from BD prior to making any changes to the design, specification, or manufacture of products that we purchase from you. Please review the Supplier Change Request (SCR) training materials.
For question on SCR, contact Supplier-Change-Request@bd.com
The BD Supplier Diversity Program covers our U.S. and Puerto Rico operations. In addition to supporting our efforts to source supplies and services from qualified small business suppliers under our Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the program is expanding to include diverse-owned suppliers, regardless of size.
Suppliers that qualify as small and/or diverse are required to provide BD with evidence of certifications through either an approved third-party certifying organization or the BD Business Size & Diversity Self-Certification Form (available through the BD Registration Portal)
The following small business and diversity categories require third-party certification/verification:
• HUBZone small businesses must be certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration. For more information on HUBZone certification, refer to the U.S. Small Business Administration website.
• Veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses should show evidence of verification or progress toward verification by the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The verification process is initiated through its website.
• All large businesses claiming diversity status must submit third-party certification.
For more information on certifying agencies, contact the BD Supplier Diversity Office.
BD recognizes the following small business classifications, identified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19—Small Business Programs:
Small businesses interested in a supplier relationship with BD through our Supply Diversity Program must be established as a small business organized for profit, located in, and operating primarily within the United States.
For additional information on whether your company is eligible to qualify as a small business under any of the above classifications, refer to the U.S. Small Business Administration website.
In addition to the designations tracked as small businesses, BD maintains data and tracks spend for the following diverse business designations, both small and large:
All small businesses and diverse-owned suppliers are encouraged to register within the BD Registration Portal. Our procurement professionals regularly access the site to search for qualified diverse suppliers to include in bidding opportunities. In addition, we keep certification information in this database up-to-date to provide BD aggregate reporting as required by the U.S. federal government and to provide information on the BD Supplier Diversity Program to other BD customers.
Contact supplier_diversity@bd.com for more information.
Inaugurated in 2010, the Supplier Recognition Program honors suppliers that have made significant contributions to advancing or supporting key BD initiatives, BD products, BD processes, and customer satisfaction.
The Supplier Recognition Program aligns with the overall BD Global Procurement strategy to achieve an optimal supply base to help us drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Our awards are announced annually in the fall.
BD Global Procurement associates nominate qualified suppliers each summer. The selection committee for the Supplier Recognition Program Awards includes senior management from BD Global Procurement and our Supplier Diversity Program along with subject matter experts in each award category.
Additional options for California Residents Only:
Toll Free Phone Number: (800) 490-2177
E-mail: CCPA@bd.com
