Bristol-Myers Squibb
Manager, Agile Sourcing, Research & Development
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Manager, Agile Sourcing, Research & Development
Working with Us 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 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. The Manager, Agile Sourcing, Research & Development role is part of a global team which collaborates with R&D category leaders and business partners on procurement execution in support of category strategies. The Agile Sourcing Manager will build an understanding of BMS’s global, end-to-end value chain as it relates to the categories in focus. Key Responsibilities include: Owning and driving implementation of high value and highly complex sourcing projects and contracts. Identifying supply optimization opportunities for speed-to-market, innovation, revenue enhancement, mitigated risk/improved lifecycle management, overall competitive cost advantage, and other sources of value for Bristol-Myers Squibb. Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Lead end-to-end implementation of Sourcing and Contracting for Clinical Development Services Oversee and/or lead project management for sourcing events of varying complexity from end-to-end (RFI/RFP). Lead the preparation and solicitation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals; evaluate competitive offerings; assess supplier product and pricing information; conduct negotiations and communicate decisions externally. Prepare, issue and negotiate contracts for legal review and approval. Understand the contractual terms and be able to explain their risks and implications to the internal business stakeholders to help drive appropriate decision-making. Partner closely with supporting functions such as legal and others for contract negotiations. Provide insights from internal and market-based analytics to support the development of strategic category plans. Maintain accountability for the service delivery of off/near-shore contingent labor-style support for sourcing and contracting. Support supplier management tasks for select categories and suppliers Participate in certain supplier management activities involving key preferred suppliers. Support the review of supplier innovations and demonstrations in partnership with the Category Management / Business Partnering & Strategy (BPS) group. Support the design and development of procurement compliance programs, including category-specific risk management efforts. Drive/support both procurement-wide and category specific continuous improvement initiatives Champion process improvements, recommending new ways of working to improve processes. Lead or participate in organizational cross-functional development such as process improvement, capabilities development efforts, continuous innovation programs. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Minimum education of a B.S./B.A. degree is required (Business, Science or Engineering is desirable). Minimum of four (4) years' work experience with at least two (2) years procurement or relevant experience (preferably in clinical development). Tactical understanding of drug development and life cycle management process. Demonstrated contracting acumen with experience in negotiating contracts. Understanding of procurement processes, technology and systems. Ability to partner with and manage internal stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization. Strong understanding of data analytics; expertise in project and performance management. #LI-Hybrid 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.
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Working with Us 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 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. The Manager, Agile Sourcing, Research & Development role is part of a global team which collaborates with R&D category leaders and business partners on procurement execution in support of category strategies. The Agile Sourcing Manager will build an understanding of BMS’s global, end-to-end value chain as it relates to the categories in focus. Key Responsibilities include: Owning and driving implementation of high value and highly complex sourcing projects and contracts. Identifying supply optimization opportunities for speed-to-market, innovation, revenue enhancement, mitigated risk/improved lifecycle management, overall competitive cost advantage, and other sources of value for Bristol-Myers Squibb. Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Lead end-to-end implementation of Sourcing and Contracting for Clinical Development Services Oversee and/or lead project management for sourcing events of varying complexity from end-to-end (RFI/RFP). Lead the preparation and solicitation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals; evaluate competitive offerings; assess supplier product and pricing information; conduct negotiations and communicate decisions externally. Prepare, issue and negotiate contracts for legal review and approval. Understand the contractual terms and be able to explain their risks and implications to the internal business stakeholders to help drive appropriate decision-making. Partner closely with supporting functions such as legal and others for contract negotiations. Provide insights from internal and market-based analytics to support the development of strategic category plans. Maintain accountability for the service delivery of off/near-shore contingent labor-style support for sourcing and contracting. Support supplier management tasks for select categories and suppliers Participate in certain supplier management activities involving key preferred suppliers. Support the review of supplier innovations and demonstrations in partnership with the Category Management / Business Partnering & Strategy (BPS) group. Support the design and development of procurement compliance programs, including category-specific risk management efforts. Drive/support both procurement-wide and category specific continuous improvement initiatives Champion process improvements, recommending new ways of working to improve processes. Lead or participate in organizational cross-functional development such as process improvement, capabilities development efforts, continuous innovation programs. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Minimum education of a B.S./B.A. degree is required (Business, Science or Engineering is desirable). Minimum of four (4) years' work experience with at least two (2) years procurement or relevant experience (preferably in clinical development). Tactical understanding of drug development and life cycle management process. Demonstrated contracting acumen with experience in negotiating contracts. Understanding of procurement processes, technology and systems. Ability to partner with and manage internal stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization. Strong understanding of data analytics; expertise in project and performance management. #LI-Hybrid 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.
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