Senior Manager, Procurement, Direct Materials - Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Wellbeing Programs

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement, Direct Materials - Cell Therapy to lead global category strategies for Direct Materials used in Cell Therapy and testing. You will shape supplier governance, policy simplification and risk management while partnering with scientists, operations and quality teams.

You will develop a 3–5 year plan, negotiate supply agreements, and drive end-to-end process improvements, ensuring value from the supplier base and alignment with business

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of business experience, preferably with multi-disciplined procurement experience or related category domain experience is required.
• Experience participating on cross-functional and/or global teams.
• 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 management, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop a 3–5-year strategic plan to realize category targets.
• Lead and / or support major category initiatives including end-to-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations, risk management and mitigation, and identification of external innovation.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MS, MBA, MA or equivalent master’s degree in science, business administration, operations management, engineering, finance, or another technical field

Job description

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. 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 primary purpose of the Senior Manager, Direct Materials - Cell Therapy role will be the development of category strategies that support the needs & objectives of the Cell Therapy business unit and deliver on the respective quality, cost, and supply requirements. This role's scope includes all Direct Materials supporting both internal and external Cell Therapy manufacturing and Critical Quality Testing Materials. Key focus areas will be in the development of and adherence to strategic category management processes including supplier and category segmentation, supplier governance, simplification of purchasing policies, supply risk management program, and ensuring a category plan that garners maximum value from and with our supply base.

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.
• Develop a 3–5-year strategic plan to realize category targets.
• Lead and / or support major category initiatives including end-to-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations, risk management and mitigation, and identification of external innovation.
• Negotiate supply agreements and facilitate negotiation of other agreements as needed. (eg CDA's, Quality Agreements, etc)
• Develop business engagement plan and ensure stakeholder priorities and needs are incorporated into functional objectives.
• Support business growth by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners ranging from scientists to operations and quality teams.
• Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and alliances with select suppliers through Supplier Relationship Development programs.
• Develop preferred suppliers within a category of spend and manage compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of business experience, preferably with multi-disciplined procurement experience or related category domain experience is required.
• Experience participating on cross-functional and/or global teams.
• 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 management, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.

Preferred Requirements

• M.S., M.B.A., M.A., or equivalent master’s degree in science, business administration, operations management, engineering, finance, or another technical field.
• Experience in Cell Therapy and/or Biologics.
• Negotiations training with demonstrated results.

Compensation Overview

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $140,760 - $170,568

Princeton - NJ - US: $140,760 - $170,568

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. Please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ for more on benefits.

Benefit Offerings Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of The Applicable Plans In Effect At The Time And May Require Enrollment. Our Benefits Include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life Benefits Include

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees))
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

On-site Protocol

BMS Has An 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.

Supporting People With Disabilities

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 [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

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/.

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.

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