Associate Director, Agile Sourcing, Strategy and Operations - Bristol Myers Squibb
Tampa, FL
About the Job
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
The Associate Director, Agile Sourcing, Strategy & Operations will be responsible for the functional strategy and project portfolio for Procurement's Agile Sourcing (AS) sub-function. The role will support the development of strategies to optimize the procurement sourcing and contracting processes and drive operational excellence. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This person will be responsible for leading and managing complex projects within the organization. The role will also support the evolving Procurement priorities, data and performance tracking.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities :
Project Management
+ Coordinating internal resources across functions for the flawless execution of projects.
+ Ensuring that all commitments are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
+ Developing project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and communicating and tracking effectively.
+ Developing a detailed project plan to track progress.
+ Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
+ Performing risk management and identifying mitigations to minimize project risks.
+ Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
+ Facilitating and leading leadership calls with appropriate meeting etiquette and executive level presentations.
Sourcing Strategy Development
+ Develop and implement progressive sourcing and contracting strategies to meet procurement's and business needs and drive efficiencies (operational, cost, etc.).
+ Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing and contracting strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
Agile Methodologies
+ Apply agile principles and practices to sourcing, contracting and procurement processes to enhance flexibility and responsiveness.
+ Support cross-functional teams in Agile Sourcing ensuring timely and effective execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives.
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Agile Sourcing team.
Operational Excellence
+ Develop and implement best practices and standard operating procedures for sourcing and procurement activities.
+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Risk Management
+ Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing, contracting and procurement activities.
+ Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in Agile Sourcing service delivery
+ Ensure robust risk management practices are embedded in all sourcing and contracting processes.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
+ Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in project management, procurement, or related field with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
+ Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
+ Prior internal stakeholder management experience and strong virtual team participation.
+ Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana).
+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions in a highly matrixed organization global setting.
Preferred Qualifications
+ M.S./M.B.A.
+ PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
+ Professional certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM).
#LI-Hybrid
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1585807
Updated: 2024-10-04 03:11:08.267 UTC
Location: Tampa-FL
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
The Associate Director, Agile Sourcing, Strategy & Operations will be responsible for the functional strategy and project portfolio for Procurement's Agile Sourcing (AS) sub-function. The role will support the development of strategies to optimize the procurement sourcing and contracting processes and drive operational excellence. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This person will be responsible for leading and managing complex projects within the organization. The role will also support the evolving Procurement priorities, data and performance tracking.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities :
Project Management
+ Coordinating internal resources across functions for the flawless execution of projects.
+ Ensuring that all commitments are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
+ Developing project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and communicating and tracking effectively.
+ Developing a detailed project plan to track progress.
+ Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
+ Performing risk management and identifying mitigations to minimize project risks.
+ Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
+ Facilitating and leading leadership calls with appropriate meeting etiquette and executive level presentations.
Sourcing Strategy Development
+ Develop and implement progressive sourcing and contracting strategies to meet procurement's and business needs and drive efficiencies (operational, cost, etc.).
+ Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing and contracting strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
Agile Methodologies
+ Apply agile principles and practices to sourcing, contracting and procurement processes to enhance flexibility and responsiveness.
+ Support cross-functional teams in Agile Sourcing ensuring timely and effective execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives.
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Agile Sourcing team.
Operational Excellence
+ Develop and implement best practices and standard operating procedures for sourcing and procurement activities.
+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Risk Management
+ Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing, contracting and procurement activities.
+ Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in Agile Sourcing service delivery
+ Ensure robust risk management practices are embedded in all sourcing and contracting processes.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
+ Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in project management, procurement, or related field with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
+ Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
+ Prior internal stakeholder management experience and strong virtual team participation.
+ Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana).
+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions in a highly matrixed organization global setting.
Preferred Qualifications
+ M.S./M.B.A.
+ PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
+ Professional certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM).
#LI-Hybrid
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1585807
Updated: 2024-10-04 03:11:08.267 UTC
Location: Tampa-FL
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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