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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Direct Materials Category Lead

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Bristol Myers Squibb

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Logistics
  • Dublin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have a B.S./B.A., 5-10 years in procurement, stakeholder and category management, contract and financial analysis skills, and preferably an advanced degree and experience in Biologics or Pharmaceuticals.
  • You will develop supply strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, drive productivity plans, assess risks, and provide insights to support business growth.

Requirements

  • Minimum Requirements:
  • B.S./B.A. required
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of business experience, preferably with multi-disciplined procurement experience or related category domain experience
  • 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 other technical field
  • Experience in Biologics, Pharmaceutical and/or Biologics
  • Negotiations training with demonstrated results

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enable Direct Material supply strategies that contemplate cost, risk mitigation, supply assurance, quality, supplier diversity, innovation, and supplier segmentation that aim to generate significant enterprise value on both a short and long term horizon.
  • Develop preferred suppliers within a category of spend and manage compliance.
  • Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers in category through effective supplier governance, performance measurement & development plans.
  • Lead negotiations, ensuring strategic contractual infrastructure is in place to support business priorities.
  • Drive multi-year productivity plans for category and support related opportunity assessments, financial projections, and budgeting processes.
  • Partner closely with Business Continuity Management teams to ensure that risk is assessed and managed according to the needs of the business and in compliance with corporate policies.
  • Develop business engagement plan and ensure stakeholder priorities and needs are incorporated into functional objectives.
  • Support business growth and external innovation by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners ranging from scientists to operations and quality teams.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement position?

The main focus of this position is the development of category strategies for Direct Materials that ensure effective purchasing, including defining buying channels, managing supplier relationships, and executing strategic category plans to deliver maximum value.

What are the major responsibilities associated with this role?

Major responsibilities include developing supply strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, driving productivity plans, partnering with business continuity teams, and ensuring stakeholder needs are considered in functional objectives.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A B.S./B.A. is required, along with 5-10 years of relevant business experience, including multi-disciplined procurement and stakeholder management. Skills in process redesign, project management, and performance measurement are also necessary.

Are there preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include an M.S., M.B.A., or other master’s degree in relevant fields, experience in Biologics or Pharmaceuticals, and training in negotiations with demonstrated success.

Is there an opportunity for career growth within this role?

Yes, working at Bristol Myers Squibb offers numerous opportunities for growth and development through diverse and interesting work that transforms the lives of patients.

What kind of benefits does Bristol Myers Squibb offer?

Bristol Myers Squibb offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus, pension contributions, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave, access to an on-site gym, and life assurance, among other benefits.

How is the work environment at Bristol Myers Squibb?

The work environment is supportive and emphasizes balance and flexibility, fostering innovation, diversity, and collaboration among high-achieving teams.

What is the company's stance on COVID-19 vaccinations?

The company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and keep up to date with boosters to help ensure the safety of staff, customers, and patients.

Will there be any on-site work requirements for this position?

Yes, this role is categorized as site-by-design, which means at least 50% of work will need to be conducted onsite to ensure collaboration and productivity.

How does Bristol Myers Squibb support inclusivity in the workplace?

Bristol Myers Squibb is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations, and ongoing support throughout their roles.

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.