Associate Director, Procurement, Cell Therapy - Direct Materials

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The primary purpose of the Associate Director, Cell Therapy - Direct Materials role will be to develop and execute of category strategies that support the needs & objectives of the Cell Therapy business unit and deliver on the respective quality, cost, and supply requirements. This role's scope includes all Direct Materials supporting both internal and external Cell Therapy manufacturing and Critical Quality Testing Materials.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• 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.

• 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.

• Partner cross-functionally with MS&T, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support and enable processes and governance that is effective and efficient, and that drive improved supply assurance, risk management, quality performance, cost efficiency, and all other value drivers.

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of a B.S./B.A. is required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of business experience, in which five (5) years of experience is multi-disciplined procurement experience or related category domain experience.

• Experience leading and 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 Qualifications

• 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 Cell Therapy.

• Negotiations training with demonstrated results.

The starting compensation for this job in New Jersey is a range in from $161,250.00 - $195,400.00, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit Life At BMS - BMS Careers.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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