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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.
Position Summary
- Lead the local sourcing efforts related to assigned categories : Capital projects, Equipment, MRO / OEM
- Maintain strong alignment to the manufacturing network strategy and initiatives
- Support the business with close partnership with the site management team
- Engage closely with any appropriate sister sites within the GPS network to ensure best value for individual site and network.
Duties / Responsibilities
Maintain / Support continuity of current activities, by managing suppliers and engaging directly with site stakeholders as well as global teams.Lead specific implementation of global projects / processes at the site and all supporting activities to ensure timely execution of the global strategyLead site efforts for standardization and drive delivery of cost savings / cost avoidances related to the categories managedCollaborate with relevant stakeholders to understand consumption of materials and services, and monitor deliveries and deadlines with suppliersLead negotiations and operational reviews with Suppliers in scopeInvestigate, resolve, and record problems such as invoice discrepancies, quality issues, delays etc.Manage CDAs, LOIs, SOWs and MSAs across the site and networkManage accurate reporting of Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) for supplier performance and compliance to contracted terms when applicableBe the first point of contact for pricing and supplier relationship management at the site, and ensure smooth communication between suppliers in scope and the site.Achieve and exceed metrics including value beyond savings, purchase price variance (PPV), cost avoidances, budget management.Lead Supplier Relationship Management programs and align with Category Leads when applicableLead Regional sub-category strategy development and execution in conjunction with relevant category lead when applicableLead annual raw materials budget process for the site operations, working closely with category leaders, site finance, site supply chain and global finance when applicableSupport cGMP or Finance audit activities, as requiredIdentify local suppliers, best practices, and ensure local perspective inclusion in larger global initiativeQualifications
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Prior stakeholder’s management and Capital project, MRO / OEM procurement experience is mandatoryProcurement skills such as developing relationships with suppliers, expediting, prioritizing and negotiating deliveries, analyzing and reporting on supplier performance is a must.Strong customer service orientation with excellent analytic, interpersonal, communication and negotiating skillsHighly experienced in SAP / Ariba and S2P processesPrior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and / or medical device industry is highly preferred. Comparable controlled industries may be acceptable.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Icertis contract management an asset.Positive, collaborative approach to problem solving. Demonstrated success working in a team environment.Proven ability to manage multiple projects / tasks effectively.Demonstrated high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from senior management.Proactive, creative and analytic approach to continuous improvement in delivering procurement services and identifying new opportunities.Education / Experience / Licenses / Certifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration, Biomedical or Pharmaceutical Science preferredMinimum 5 years of work experience in Procurement, or related Supplier management role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industryUnderstanding of overall procurement operations related to OSD manufacturing is a strong asset.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 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
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