Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development - Bristol Myers Squibb
New Brunswick, NJ
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 Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development Category role will include Procurement responsibilities for a portfolio of development & manufacturing services categories, (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, or Drug Product, or Biologics, or Analytical Testing Services) that define how purchasing will be done, including defining buying channels, purchasing policies, and supplier relationship management program. Additionally, the Senior Manager will be responsible for the process development & harmonization and integration of all Product Development (PD) contracts from various functional areas, including Chemical Process Development, Drug Product, and Analytical Development, into Global Product Development & Supply (GPS), Product Development Procurement. The Senior Manager will work with a cross-functional team to build understanding of the current PD contracting process, identify issues, and ensure PD contracting is in compliance with BMS Procurement policies and practices. Communication with a broad stakeholder group from scientists to operations and quality teams is critical for this role.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Global Category Management
+ Lead Procurement responsibilities for given spend category for externally developed or manufactured API (small or large molecule) and/or Drug Product and/or Analytical testing services.
+ Provide hands on leadership, direction and ownership on sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract deviations and supplier relationship opportunities and issues.
+ Develop End to End strategic sourcing solutions for assets in development phases (pre-clinical to validation).
+ Own global category strategy development with Global Product Supply Business Partners to fully utilize the Supplier Relationship Management program, including segmentation criteria to develop a preferred supplier list for a given category.
+ Ensure clear roles and responsibilities between regional / local resources and global category leads to ensure one-face to the business with selected suppliers.
+ Lead and / or support major category initiatives within a multi-year plan including end-2-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations within a spend category and / or within a major business area.
+ Develop and manage key category budget owners and functional stakeholders.
+ Champion Procurement training programs to better support business needs.
+ Encourage cross-market and cross-functional collaboration to take advantage of synergies through effective business partnering and stakeholder management.
+ Support business growth by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners, including Financial Market Intelligence and Supplier Financial analysis.
+ Remain current with market trends through relationships with cross category Sourcing Managers, suppliers and market experts, and ensure compliance to the BMS process of gaining access / familiarity with emerging supplier capabilities to support end to end Category Strategy Development.
+ Coach and develop cross-functional implementation teams to appropriately execute category strategies globally and regionally.
Contract Management
+ Partner with cross-functional teams in Product Development and seek alignment with Procurement to process leveraging the BMS contracting process.
+ Promotion and implementation of simplified procurement processes including contracting to drive speed, urgency, and responsiveness to the needs of the business.
+ Act as a change agent to influence across business units and implement agreements/contracts with urgency.
+ Present progress and escalation to appropriate leadership (including functional and SS&P-related governance).
+ Support development of performance management and governance (e.g., productivity KPIs, org KPIs, lessons learned, etc.) and capabilities related to SS&P activities.
Supplier Relationship Management
+ Actively support the business Supplier Relationship Management priorities by fostering collaborative relationships with highly strategic global / regional suppliers.
+ Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and alliances with select suppliers utilizing Supplier Relationship Development programs.
+ Develop a list of preferred suppliers within a spend category and manage compliance.
+ Measure supplier performance using rating systems or predetermined standards.
+ Proven experience in bringing value back to the business from operational continuous improvement projects by monetizing the value created by the business functions.
Internal Stakeholders
+ Strategic Sourcing and Procurement - Category Leads, Directors, Executive Director
+ Commercial & Product Development Business Partners
+ Business Development Team
+ Supporting functions such as Legal, Finance, and Agile Sourcing
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Minimum education of a BA or BSc Degree in a business or scientific discipline is required.
+ Minimum of six (6) plus years of pharmaceutical related experience with at least three (3) of those years in a Sourcing or Procurement function for a Pharmaceutical, Biologics, or similar company.
+ Experience in cGMP manufacturing, research and development, and world class planning and execution processes.
+ Strong understanding of legal contracts and support/lead negotiations and contract execution.
+ Effective management of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.
+ Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Expertise in sourcing for API (small or large molecule) and/or Drug Product manufacturing technologies and/or Analytical Testing services and global sourcing for GMP external manufacturing services is preferred.
Travel
+ Ability to travel to other company sites, including US, EMEA & ASIAPAC.
#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: R1586206
Updated: 2024-10-24 04:40:29.336 UTC
Location: Summit West-NJ
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 Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development Category role will include Procurement responsibilities for a portfolio of development & manufacturing services categories, (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, or Drug Product, or Biologics, or Analytical Testing Services) that define how purchasing will be done, including defining buying channels, purchasing policies, and supplier relationship management program. Additionally, the Senior Manager will be responsible for the process development & harmonization and integration of all Product Development (PD) contracts from various functional areas, including Chemical Process Development, Drug Product, and Analytical Development, into Global Product Development & Supply (GPS), Product Development Procurement. The Senior Manager will work with a cross-functional team to build understanding of the current PD contracting process, identify issues, and ensure PD contracting is in compliance with BMS Procurement policies and practices. Communication with a broad stakeholder group from scientists to operations and quality teams is critical for this role.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Global Category Management
+ Lead Procurement responsibilities for given spend category for externally developed or manufactured API (small or large molecule) and/or Drug Product and/or Analytical testing services.
+ Provide hands on leadership, direction and ownership on sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract deviations and supplier relationship opportunities and issues.
+ Develop End to End strategic sourcing solutions for assets in development phases (pre-clinical to validation).
+ Own global category strategy development with Global Product Supply Business Partners to fully utilize the Supplier Relationship Management program, including segmentation criteria to develop a preferred supplier list for a given category.
+ Ensure clear roles and responsibilities between regional / local resources and global category leads to ensure one-face to the business with selected suppliers.
+ Lead and / or support major category initiatives within a multi-year plan including end-2-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations within a spend category and / or within a major business area.
+ Develop and manage key category budget owners and functional stakeholders.
+ Champion Procurement training programs to better support business needs.
+ Encourage cross-market and cross-functional collaboration to take advantage of synergies through effective business partnering and stakeholder management.
+ Support business growth by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners, including Financial Market Intelligence and Supplier Financial analysis.
+ Remain current with market trends through relationships with cross category Sourcing Managers, suppliers and market experts, and ensure compliance to the BMS process of gaining access / familiarity with emerging supplier capabilities to support end to end Category Strategy Development.
+ Coach and develop cross-functional implementation teams to appropriately execute category strategies globally and regionally.
Contract Management
+ Partner with cross-functional teams in Product Development and seek alignment with Procurement to process leveraging the BMS contracting process.
+ Promotion and implementation of simplified procurement processes including contracting to drive speed, urgency, and responsiveness to the needs of the business.
+ Act as a change agent to influence across business units and implement agreements/contracts with urgency.
+ Present progress and escalation to appropriate leadership (including functional and SS&P-related governance).
+ Support development of performance management and governance (e.g., productivity KPIs, org KPIs, lessons learned, etc.) and capabilities related to SS&P activities.
Supplier Relationship Management
+ Actively support the business Supplier Relationship Management priorities by fostering collaborative relationships with highly strategic global / regional suppliers.
+ Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and alliances with select suppliers utilizing Supplier Relationship Development programs.
+ Develop a list of preferred suppliers within a spend category and manage compliance.
+ Measure supplier performance using rating systems or predetermined standards.
+ Proven experience in bringing value back to the business from operational continuous improvement projects by monetizing the value created by the business functions.
Internal Stakeholders
+ Strategic Sourcing and Procurement - Category Leads, Directors, Executive Director
+ Commercial & Product Development Business Partners
+ Business Development Team
+ Supporting functions such as Legal, Finance, and Agile Sourcing
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Minimum education of a BA or BSc Degree in a business or scientific discipline is required.
+ Minimum of six (6) plus years of pharmaceutical related experience with at least three (3) of those years in a Sourcing or Procurement function for a Pharmaceutical, Biologics, or similar company.
+ Experience in cGMP manufacturing, research and development, and world class planning and execution processes.
+ Strong understanding of legal contracts and support/lead negotiations and contract execution.
+ Effective management of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.
+ Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Expertise in sourcing for API (small or large molecule) and/or Drug Product manufacturing technologies and/or Analytical Testing services and global sourcing for GMP external manufacturing services is preferred.
Travel
+ Ability to travel to other company sites, including US, EMEA & ASIAPAC.
#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: R1586206
Updated: 2024-10-24 04:40:29.336 UTC
Location: Summit West-NJ
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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