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.

The Senior Category Manager, Packaging & Devices position will be responsible for BMS sourcing efforts in the scope of packaging materials across the internal BMS Operations Network (Biologics, Pharma and Cell Therapy). The Senior Category Manager will partner closely with the Global Procurement Matrix Procurement teams (Product Development, Site Procurement, Supplier Performance and Development, External manufacturing, etc.) to ensure alignment across all areas of Packaging. Key responsibilities focus around leading savings or optimization opportunity assessments, risk mitigation plans, second source prioritization and coordination efforts, platform alignment and implementation, and guiding and directing the strategies across the category manager and site procurement team network to help ensure implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and management of clear and comprehensive Packaging Materials category strategies.

• Work in conjunction with Product Development, Site Procurement colleagues, to develop risk assessment, standard platform strategy, and enable improved speed and supply delivery and responsiveness to the clinical supply network.

• Act as key point of contact for specific supply integrators, distributors, and/or suppliers as it pertains to responsible categories of goods and in alignment with the overall Packaging Materials category.

• Integrate and drive a category governance process to insure alignment, engagement, and support of the Packaging strategy evolution and execution with key business partners and GP network.

• Enable a change management process for materials development standard platform once it is created as part of the Packaging category governance.

• Support navigation of governance around materials sourcing and selections as it pertains to pipeline advancement, and ensure commercially-viable sources advance to late-stage pipeline product processes.

• Provide strategic direction to department for the development of high-impact e-sourcing templates and deliverables to reduce bid launch-to-award cycle times utilizing support from the Sourcing Excellence group.

• Regularly meet with stakeholders to discuss requirements, expectations, monitor supplier service level and priorities.  Drive continuous improvements in all aspects.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S./B.A. degree in science or engineering is required. M.S., M.B.A., M.A., or equivalent master’s degree in science, business administration, operations management, engineering, finance is highly preferred.

• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant demonstrated experience in supplier management, packaging engineering, devices, direct materials procurement or technical operations is highly preferred. 

• Experience with people leadership preferred.

• Knowledge and proficiency with SAP and/or Ariba system is preferred.

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.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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