Deepak B.

About Deepak B.

Results-driven executive with deep expertise in strategic procurement, transformation leadership, and operational excellence. As a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, I bring a disciplined, data-driven approach to solving complex business challenges and delivering measurable bottom-line impact.I specialize in developing and executing global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, margin expansion, and enhanced product quality. My leadership style is rooted in collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement—empowering teams to embrace change and deliver results.With a proven track record of navigating complex supply chain environments, I’ve led initiatives that transformed procurement functions, streamlined operations, and built resilient supplier ecosystems. I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation, agility, and stakeholder engagement are key to success.Core Impact Areas:Strategic Sourcing & Category ManagementInternational Procurement & Contract NegotiationsLean Six Sigma & Continuous ImprovementChange Management & Transformation LeadershipSupplier Risk Mitigation & GovernanceCross-Functional Team DevelopmentPassionate about creating winning cultures and driving innovation that transforms businesses. I excel at communicating complex strategic concepts to diverse audiences and building consensus across executive leadership and operational teams.

Experience

1. Senior Director Global Procurement-supplier Excellence

   BD

   Jan 2026 — Present · Franklin Lakes, NJ, US

   Set and execute $4B Direct Material Enterprise Supplier Excellence strategy, delivering step-change improvements in supplier performance, quality, resiliency, cost, and innovation across BD’s global supply base.Lead and scale a global Supplier Excellence organization, embedding Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen as core capabilities to drive sustainable productivity and capacity improvements.Serve as a strategic partner to Procurement, ISC, Supplier Quality, BD Excellence, and Business Unit leadership, aligning supplier strategies with enterprise growth and risk priorities.Own supplier performance governance and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) outcomes, ensuring assurance of supply, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation.Drive enterprise supplier risk and resiliency strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating current and future supply chain risks.Establish executive-level operating rhythms, metrics, and reporting, enabling transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

Education

• Johnson Controls University

  Six Sigma Master Black Belt

• Trane Technologies

  Executive Leadership Program

• University of Poona

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  MBA

• Tennessee Technological University

  MSIE