Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development

Bristol-Myers Squibb - New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

New Brunswick, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development role at Bristol Myers Squibb involves overseeing procurement responsibilities for a portfolio of development and manufacturing services categories. This position is crucial for defining purchasing policies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement practices. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the contracting process and drive strategic sourcing solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement responsibilities for given spend category for externally developed or manufactured API 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.
• Own global category strategy development with Global Product Supply Business Partners.
• Ensure clear roles and responsibilities between regional/local resources and global category leads.
• Lead and/or support major category initiatives within a multi-year plan.
• 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.
• Support business growth by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners.
• Remain current with market trends and ensure compliance with BMS processes.
• Coach and develop cross-functional implementation teams to execute category strategies globally and regionally.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in Product Development to align with Procurement processes.
• Promote and implement simplified procurement processes to drive speed and responsiveness.
• Act as a change agent to influence across business units and implement agreements/contracts with urgency.
• Support development of performance management and governance related to SS&P activities.
• Actively support the business Supplier Relationship Management priorities.
• Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with select suppliers.
• Measure supplier performance using rating systems or predetermined standards.

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) years in a Sourcing or Procurement function.
• 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 within a matrix structure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, and supplier management.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in sourcing for API and/or Drug Product manufacturing technologies and/or Analytical Testing services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work environment
• Diversity and inclusion programs
• Health and wellness programs