Job Description
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

This role focuses on the development of category strategies that define how purchasing will be done for Cell Therapy (CT) Direct Materials (DM), including defining category strategy, buying channels, purchasing policies, and supplier relationship management program, etc.

This person will need to engage technically, operationally, and commercially to understand and enable speed, high quality performance, supply assurance, and risk mitigation for the pipeline and clinical/commercial supply. This role will support or lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of a 3-5 year strategic category plan that ensures all projects deliver maximum value. Additionally, this individual is responsible for overseeing the execution of category strategies by multiple cross-functional teams, including sourcing and contracting.

This role will assist in the development of and adherence to strategic category management processes and procedures, supplier and category segmentation, metrics/KPI development and application, contract management and value creation. This role is expected to ensure close alignment to business priorities and functional objectives. Communication with a broad stakeholder group from scientist to operations and quality teams is critical for this role.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Develop global category strategies with regional / market variations that define how purchasing will be done for a given spend category

Define buying channels and purchasing policies to drive compliance and adherence to category strategy, with a user-centric approach

Define a supplier relationship management program, including segmentation criteria and a preferred supplier list for a given category

Develop a 3-5 year strategic plan to realize category strategy targets

Ensure clear roles and responsibilities between regional / local resources and global category leads to ensure “one-face” to the business

Lead and / or support major category initiatives within a multi-year plan including end-to-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations within a spend category and / or within a major business area

Negotiate supply agreements, and facilitate negotiation of other agreements as needed (eg CDA's, Quality Agreements, etc)

Develop and manage key category budget owners and functional stakeholders

Champion Procurement training programs to better support business needs

Drive co-ownership of initiatives and accountability based on agreed upon strategies

Develop and implement metrics and reporting mechanisms

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 ranging from scientist to operations and quality teams

Ensure excellence in delivery of procurement initiatives that maximize corporate, business, and functional priorities and objectives

Remain current with market trends through relationships with Sourcing Managers, suppliers and market experts, and ensure compliance to the BMS process of gaining access / familiarity with emerging supplier capabilities

Coach and develop cross-functional implementation teams to appropriately execute category strategies globally and regionally

Execute 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 through Supplier Relationship Development programs

Develop a list of preferred suppliers within a category of spend and manage compliance

Recommend or implement changes to the organization’s purchasing, supply management and material usage policies as needed

Measure supplier performance using rating systems or predetermined standards

Ensure highest standards of excellence in category strategies across key capabilities

Assist in implementation of ideas that will optimize BMS total cost of ownership for spend categories, and support an emerging future pipeline of Continuous Improvement deliverables

Champion effective use of tools and technology to promote efficient delivery of procurement initiatives

Lead ideation and pipelines savings sessions with key business stakeholders

Internal/External Stakeholders:

Strategic Sourcing teams, namely Category Leads

Business Partners including Cell Therapy External Manufacturing, Quality, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, etc.

Market Intelligence Teams

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

B.S./B.A.

Minimum of 6-8 years of business experience

Minimum of 5-6 years of multi-disciplined procurement experience

Minimum of 2 year Pharmaceutical Procurement experience

Experience leading and participating on cross-functional and/or global teams

Managerial experience including managing teams of senior professionals and establishing performance expectations

Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills

Procurement process knowledge, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience

Preferred Qualifications:

M.S./M.B.A.

Professional certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM).

3+ years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience

Membership in Professional Associations

Experience in Biologics and/or Cell Therapy

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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