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 Category at Bristol Myers Squibb is responsible for overseeing procurement for a portfolio of development and manufacturing services categories. This role involves defining purchasing policies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement practices. The Senior Manager will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to optimize the contracting process and support business growth through strategic sourcing solutions.

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.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a BA or BSc Degree in a business or scientific discipline.
• Minimum of six years of pharmaceutical related experience with at least three 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, financial 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