Sr. Manager, Cell Therapy Development & Operations Sourcing

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Development & Operations Strategic Sourcing role is responsible for developing and implementing category plans and strategies for critical sub-segments of Cell Therapy in order to ensure reliable, robust, agile, compliant and cost-effective supply. The Senior Manager will engage closely with colleagues in the BMS Cell Therapy and Product Development Organizations as well as External Manufacturing, Site Operations and Supply and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to enable speed and supply assurance and will encourage decisions that support long-term viability in the clinical & commercial network.

This individual is responsible for leading the sourcing, negotiating, contracting, purchasing to leverage buying power and recommend appropriate Procurement strategies and tactics to obtain desired results. This leader must be able to engage technically, operationally, and commercially to understand and enable speed, high quality performance, supply assurance, and risk mitigation.

Extensive interaction with Business Partners especially from CTDO, Site Operations as well as Product Development and the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team is required to ensure that total costs are identified and optimal value is realized in the execution of contracts.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Establish strategic category plans tailored to assigned categories/sub-categories, in congruence with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.

• Work in conjunction with CTDO, Product Development, External Manufacturing, and Global Procurement Category Leads to develop a preferred supplier strategy and program, and enable speed, supply delivery and responsiveness to BMS network

Apply appropriate methods of procurement

• Perform cost benefit analysis on planned acquisitions.

• Develop effective should cost models with the support of internal and external partners in analytics. Develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.

• Locate and select potential sources of materials and/or services.

• Prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for goods or services. (best overall value).

• Leverage the Sourcing Excellence team in execution of sourcing projects.

• Negotiate and/or issue contracts and purchase orders, obtaining legal review and approval of a contract when required.. Administer contracts and purchase orders from award to completion. Resolve contract and purchase order differences with suppliers.

• Support/Lead the design and implementation of governance around preferred suppliers and/or materials for assigned categories/sub-categories

• Resolve complex payment problems with supplier and user departments.

• Review and revise procurement practices to ensure their conformance with established laws.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Participate in SPM Virtual Development Operating Teams to develop, evaluate or manage internal and external relationships with suppliers

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S./ B.A. required (Scientific or Engineering focus preferred)

• Minimum of 4 years procurement or relevant business/operations experience

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience

• Understanding of Research and Development within the biopharmaceutical industry

• 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 analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Sciences, business administration, operations management, engineering or finance (e.g. Masters or PhD)

• Pharmaceutical or Biotech or Medical Device experience

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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