Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. 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 rich in diversity. 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: .The
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development Category
role will include Procurement responsibilities for a portfolio of
development & manufacturing services categories, (Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredient, or Drug Product, or Biologics, or
Analytical Testing Services) that define how purchasing will be
done, including defining buying channels, purchasing policies, and
supplier relationship management program. Additionally, the Senior
Manager will be responsible for the process development &
harmonization and integration of all Product Development (PD)
contracts from various functional areas, including Chemical Process
Development, Drug Product, and Analytical Development, into Global
Product Development & Supply (GPS), Product Development
Procurement. The Senior Manager will work with a cross-functional
team to build understanding of the current PD contracting process,
identify issues, and ensure PD contracting is in compliance with
BMS Procurement policies and practices. Communication with a broad
stakeholder group from scientists to operations and quality teams
is critical for this role. Major Responsibilities and
Accountabilities: Global Category Management
- Lead Procurement responsibilities for given spend category for
externally developed or manufactured API (small or large molecule)
and/or Drug Product and/or Analytical testing services.
- Provide hands on leadership, direction and ownership on
sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract deviations and
supplier relationship opportunities and issues.
- Develop End to End strategic sourcing solutions for assets in
development phases (pre-clinical to validation).
- Own global category strategy development with Global Product
Supply Business Partners to fully utilize the Supplier Relationship
Management program, including segmentation criteria to develop a
preferred supplier list for a given category.
- Ensure clear roles and responsibilities between regional /
local resources and global category leads to ensure one-face to the
business with selected suppliers.
- Lead and / or support major category initiatives within a
multi-year plan including end-2-end process optimization, make /
buy analysis and recommendations within a spend category and / or
within a major business area.
- Develop and manage key category budget owners and functional
stakeholders.
- Champion Procurement training programs to better support
business needs.
- 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, including
Financial Market Intelligence and Supplier Financial analysis.
- Remain current with market trends through relationships with
cross category Sourcing Managers, suppliers and market experts, and
ensure compliance to the BMS process of gaining access /
familiarity with emerging supplier capabilities to support end to
end Category Strategy Development.
- Coach and develop cross-functional implementation teams to
appropriately execute category strategies globally and
regionally.Contract Management
- Partner with cross-functional teams in Product Development and
seek alignment with Procurement to process leveraging the BMS
contracting process.
- Promotion and implementation of simplified procurement
processes including contracting to drive speed, urgency, and
responsiveness to the needs of the business.
- Act as a change agent to influence across business units and
implement agreements/contracts with urgency.
- Present progress and escalation to appropriate leadership
(including functional and SS&P-related governance).
- Support development of performance management and governance
(e.g., productivity KPIs, org KPIs, lessons learned, etc.) and
capabilities related to SS&P activities.Supplier Relationship
Management
- Actively support the business 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
utilizing Supplier Relationship Development programs.
- Develop a list of preferred suppliers within a spend category
and manage compliance.
- Measure supplier performance using rating systems or
predetermined standards.
- Proven experience in bringing value back to the business from
operational continuous improvement projects by monetizing the value
created by the business functions. Internal Stakeholders
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement - Category Leads, Directors,
Executive Director
- Commercial & Product Development Business Partners
- Business Development Team
- Supporting functions such as Legal, Finance, and Agile Sourcing
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
- Minimum education of a BA or BSc Degree in a business or
scientific discipline is required.
- Minimum of six (6) plus years of pharmaceutical related
experience with at least three (3) of those years in a Sourcing or
Procurement function for a Pharmaceutical, Biologics, or similar
company.
- Experience in cGMP manufacturing, research and development, and
world class planning and execution processes.
- Strong understanding of legal contracts and support/lead
negotiations and contract execution.
- Effective management of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams
and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix
structure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, contract
management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis,
supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization,
strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.
- Internal stakeholder management, data/information management,
category management, process redesign and continuous improvement
expertise, project management and performance measurement
skills.Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in sourcing for API (small or large molecule) and/or
Drug Product manufacturing technologies and/or Analytical Testing
services and global sourcing for GMP external manufacturing
services is preferred.Travel
- Ability to travel to other company sites, including US, EMEA &
ASIAPAC.#LI-HybridIf you come across a role that intrigues you but
doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to
apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will
transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work,
Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as
Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS
employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond
ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents
and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting
diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion,
innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring
out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site
Protocol BMS has a diverse 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. 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 . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If
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Keywords: Disability Solutions, New Brunswick , Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Executive , New Brunswick, New Jersey
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