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The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development Category role will include Procurement responsibilities for a portfolio of development & manufacturing services categories, (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, or Drug Product, or Biologics, or Analytical Testing Services) that define how purchasing will be done, including defining buying channels, purchasing policies, and supplier relationship management program. Additionally, the Senior Manager will be responsible for the process development & harmonization and integration of all Product Development (PD) contracts from various functional areas, including Chemical Process Development, Drug Product, and Analytical Development, into Global Product Development & Supply (GPS), Product Development Procurement. The Senior Manager will work with a cross-functional team to build understanding of the current PD contracting process, identify issues, and ensure PD contracting is in compliance with BMS Procurement policies and practices.  Communication with a broad stakeholder group from scientists to operations and quality teams is critical for this role.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Global Category Management

• Lead Procurement responsibilities for given spend category for externally developed or manufactured API (small or large molecule) and/or Drug Product and/or Analytical testing services.

• 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 in development phases (pre-clinical to validation).

• Own global category strategy development with Global Product Supply Business Partners to fully utilize the Supplier Relationship Management program, including segmentation criteria to develop a preferred supplier list for a given category.

• Ensure clear roles and responsibilities between regional / local resources and global category leads to ensure “one-face” to the business with selected suppliers.

• Lead and / or support major category initiatives within a multi-year plan including end-2-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations within a spend category and / or within a major business area.

• Develop and manage key category budget owners and functional stakeholders.

• Champion Procurement training programs to better support business needs.

• Encourage cross-market and cross-functional collaboration to take advantage of synergies through effective business partnering and stakeholder management.

• Support business growth by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners, including Financial Market Intelligence and Supplier Financial analysis.

• Remain current with market trends through relationships with cross category Sourcing Managers, suppliers and market experts, and ensure compliance to the BMS process of gaining access / familiarity with emerging supplier capabilities to support end to end Category Strategy Development.

• Coach and develop cross-functional implementation teams to appropriately execute category strategies globally and regionally.

Contract Management

• Partner with cross-functional teams in Product Development and seek alignment with Procurement to process leveraging the BMS contracting process.

• Promotion and implementation of simplified procurement processes including contracting to drive speed, urgency, and responsiveness to the needs of the business.

• Act as a change agent to influence across business units and implement agreements/contracts with urgency.

• Present progress and escalation to appropriate leadership (including functional and SS&P-related governance).

• Support development of performance management and governance (e.g., productivity KPIs, org KPIs, lessons learned, etc.) and capabilities related to SS&P activities.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Actively support the business Supplier Relationship Management priorities by fostering collaborative relationships with highly strategic global / regional suppliers.

• Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and alliances with select suppliers utilizing Supplier Relationship Development programs.

• Develop a list of preferred suppliers within a spend category and manage compliance.

• Measure supplier performance using rating systems or predetermined standards.

• Proven experience in bringing value back to the business from operational continuous improvement projects by monetizing the value created by the business functions.

Internal Stakeholders

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement - Category Leads, Directors, Executive Director

• Commercial & Product Development Business Partners

• Business Development Team

• Supporting functions such as Legal, Finance, and Agile Sourcing

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of a BA or BSc Degree in a business or scientific discipline is required.

• Minimum of six (6) plus years of pharmaceutical related experience with at least three (3) of those years in a Sourcing or Procurement function for a Pharmaceutical, Biologics, or similar company.

• Experience in cGMP manufacturing, research and development, and world class planning and execution processes. 

• Strong understanding of legal contracts and support/lead negotiations and contract execution.

• Effective management of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure.

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.

• Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in sourcing for API (small or large molecule) and/or Drug Product manufacturing technologies and/or Analytical Testing services and global sourcing for GMP external manufacturing services is preferred.

Travel

• Ability to travel to other company sites, including US, EMEA & ASIAPAC.

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