Strategic Leader, Third-Party Risk & Supplier Compliance

Bristol Myers Squibb UK & Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contribution

Family health insurance

27 days annual leave

On-site gym access

Life assurance

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb invites a Senior Manager, Supplier Compliance & Third Party Risk Management to join Global Procurement. You will shape risk controls, partner with senior leaders, and drive inspection readiness across the supplier ecosystem.

This is a high-visibility role aligning risk with business strategy and global supplier integrity. The role focuses on enhancing TPRM frameworks, overseeing regulatory inspections, and delivering continuous improvement within a complex, global

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, compliance, R&D, Commercial, or Operations - or equivalent relevant roles.
• 4+ years of proven success in a TPRM, procurement, or compliance organization
• Solid understanding of ICH/GCP regulatory guidelines as they apply to procurement and vendor management
• Hands-on experience with TPRM platforms such as ServiceNow, CertaAI, ProcessUnity, or similar tools
• Familiarity with Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Compliance Management processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and gain stakeholder buy-in
• Strong analytical mindset - able to cut through complexity and prioritize what matters most
• A proactive, creative, self-driven approach with a passion for continuous improvement
• Proven ability to manage global, cross-functional projects and deliver on time

Responsibilities

• Elevate Risk Governance – Enhance TPRM controls, decision frameworks, and technology capabilities to strengthen oversight, improve control effectiveness, and support a mature, intelligence-driven risk program.
• Drive Operational Excellence – Reimagine and streamline TPRM processes through continuous improvement, automation, and simplification initiatives that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the enterprise.
• Influence Enterprise Risk Decisions – Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate emerging risks, strengthen controls, and support informed business decisions.
• Lead Through Regulatory Scrutiny – Serve as a key contributor during inspections, audits, and governance reviews, ensuring third-party risk management practices withstand external examination.
• Leverage Technology to Enhance Risk Intelligence – Optimize risk management processes, controls, monitoring activities, and data insights through continuous improvement of TPRM technologies and operating models.
• Shape Risk Governance – Influence the evolution of policies, standards, and risk frameworks that enable effective oversight, defensible decision-making, and sustained inspection preparedness.
• Champion Continuous Improvement – Bring fresh, strategic ideas to evolve TPRM practices, share best practices, build risk awareness, and contribute to thought leadership across internal and external forums.

Skills

Procurement experience

TPRM leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Analytical mindset

Project management

Continuous improvement

Global cross-functional

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

CertaAI

ProcessUnity

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb invites a Senior Manager, Supplier Compliance & Third Party Risk Management to join Global Procurement. You will shape risk controls, partner with senior leaders, and drive inspection readiness across the supplier ecosystem.

This is a high-visibility role aligning risk with business strategy and global supplier integrity. The role focuses on enhancing TPRM frameworks, overseeing regulatory inspections, and delivering continuous improvement within a complex, global