Job Title: Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Pharma, External Manufacturing
About the Role
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement for externally manufactured Drug Product/Packaging Services and or API.
* Develop and maintain a 3-5 year strategic category plan to ensure all projects deliver maximum value.
* Oversee the execution of category strategies by multiple cross-functional teams, including sourcing and contracting.
* Liaise with senior leadership in Global Product Supply organizations to align sourcing strategy and execute end-to-end sourcing roadmap and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement responsibilities with selected suppliers of externally manufactured API and or Drug Product.
* 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 from pre-launch (Late Development/Phase 2b).
* Own global category strategy development with Global Product Supply Business Partners to fully utilize the business Supplier Relationship Management program.
Requirements
* 10 years of business experience with minimum 5 years experience in Procurement, External Manufacturing Management, and Drug Product functions.
* 3 years' experience managing a team including professional staff preferred.
* 5 years within strategic procurement, M&A, Alliances, 3rd partner vendor management preferred.
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or relating field required. MBA degree preferred but not required.
* Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or APP Certification a plus. Certifications in Lean concepts a plus.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing innovative treatments for serious diseases.
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of patients through our cutting-edge research and development programs.