Executive Director, Product Development & Materials Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 262,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Retirement plan

Insurance options

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Executive Director to unite Product Development, Analytical Services, and Direct Materials Procurement under one strategic leader. You will drive a $1B spend, harmonize category strategies, governance, and supplier relationships, delivering measurable value across lifecycle stages.

You will lead senior stakeholders, develop long-range plans, and champion sustainable procurement while guiding a large, integrated team toward continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Global procurement leadership across development, analytic services, and direct materials.
• Experience integrating procurement into a larger organization.
• Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of Direct Materials Procurement into the combined Product Development & Analytical Services org.
• Establish governance, category management routines, and reporting standards across sub-functions.
• Develop and maintain a category management handbook and strategic plans.
• Coach global teams and manage supplier relationships to deliver value.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Category management

Change leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Business partnering

Innovative mindset

Independence

Ariba knowledge

Education

BS/BA

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Executive Director to unite Product Development, Analytical Services, and Direct Materials Procurement under one strategic leader. You will drive a $1B spend, harmonize category strategies, governance, and supplier relationships, delivering measurable value across lifecycle stages.

You will lead senior stakeholders, develop long-range plans, and champion sustainable procurement while guiding a large, integrated team toward continuous improvement and innovation.