Director, Procurement, Capital Services & Solutions - Major Projects - Bristol Myers Squibb
New Brunswick, NJ
About the Job
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
The Director, SS&P GPS, Capital Services & Solutions, Major Projects Lead will lead a Procurement team working in close collaboration with Global Engineering and respective Site Engineering to develop regional sourcing strategies for multiple Major projects across the network . Major Projects are defined by their strategic nature and value to the business and typically are above a specific threshold. The role is also responsible for developing the methodology by which app ropriate scope awards (for example, Construction Manager (and Subcontractors), Architect Engineer, Project Controls, CQV) maximizing value for BMS are facilitated. A key factor for success in this position will be the coordination and implementation of all relevant sub category strategies as part of the Engineering & Construction and C apital Equipment supply plans.
The Director will be responsible for advancing the existing procurement process and enabling the team engaged in issuing key procurement packages to achieve lowest TCO and meet schedule requirements. The position requires strong operational alignment with all stakeholders involved in US Major capital projects while coordinating with the ex-US capital procurement team. In addition, a lignment with other supporting functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, etc.), is important to ensure success. The Director must display excellent communication skills to all internal stakeholders including senior BMS leadership, the respective project teams and supporting suppliers.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Procurement
+ Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans on all aspects of capital projects.
+ Ensure sound process with respect to the facilitation of the Project Team contract award recommendations and approvals.
+ Develop and review statements of work.
+ Supervise the preparation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals with relevant specifications, terms and conditions.
+ Engages with Category Managers to ensure scope is fit for purpose and should cost models are developed and used as part of the competitive sourcing process.
+ Reviews contracts (MSA's, SOW's, LOR's) ensuring legal, f inance and business unit approvals are completed .
+ Collaborate with the Engineering and Construction procurement team to establish Master Services Agreements with key suppliers.
+ Collaborate with the Equipment Category Manager to ensure coordination when supporting projects.
Supplier Relationship Management
+ Develop, and manage internal and external relationships with suppliers, cross- functional and/or multi-functional teams with regard to the following:
+ Manage all contracted suppliers.
+ Coordinate evaluations to determine supplier performance using rating systems and/or predetermined standards.
+ Schedule and drive meetings with supplier(s) selected. Coordinate, review and respond to supplier inquiries.
+ Serves as primary Procurement point of escalation for project issues.
Sourcing & Technology
+ Implement and maintain required systems, files/archives and databases of project execution.
+ Collaborate with the project team to maximize the value proposition and to capture and report savings on an on-going basis.
Management & Organization
+ Develop strategic plans, goals and objectives in alignment with Business Partners.
+ Develop a plan to staff a site procurement team when the timing is right to align with the project.
+ Ensure categories sourcing governance for the project.
Travel
+ Travel is required to major project locations at critical stages of sourcing and administration.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Minimum education of a B.S. in Engineering or technical field is required.
+ Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience, Engineering/Construction related experience preferred,
+ Minimum of five (5) years procurement experience & five (5) years people management or team leadership experience.
+ Procurement process knowledge, category management, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier management, technology utilization and strategic planning
+ Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
+ Must have a strong customer service orientation with excellent analytic, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Master's Degree is preferred.
+ Prior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred.
#LI-Hybrid
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1588716
Updated: 2025-01-29 03:36:48.448 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
The Director, SS&P GPS, Capital Services & Solutions, Major Projects Lead will lead a Procurement team working in close collaboration with Global Engineering and respective Site Engineering to develop regional sourcing strategies for multiple Major projects across the network . Major Projects are defined by their strategic nature and value to the business and typically are above a specific threshold. The role is also responsible for developing the methodology by which app ropriate scope awards (for example, Construction Manager (and Subcontractors), Architect Engineer, Project Controls, CQV) maximizing value for BMS are facilitated. A key factor for success in this position will be the coordination and implementation of all relevant sub category strategies as part of the Engineering & Construction and C apital Equipment supply plans.
The Director will be responsible for advancing the existing procurement process and enabling the team engaged in issuing key procurement packages to achieve lowest TCO and meet schedule requirements. The position requires strong operational alignment with all stakeholders involved in US Major capital projects while coordinating with the ex-US capital procurement team. In addition, a lignment with other supporting functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, etc.), is important to ensure success. The Director must display excellent communication skills to all internal stakeholders including senior BMS leadership, the respective project teams and supporting suppliers.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Procurement
+ Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans on all aspects of capital projects.
+ Ensure sound process with respect to the facilitation of the Project Team contract award recommendations and approvals.
+ Develop and review statements of work.
+ Supervise the preparation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals with relevant specifications, terms and conditions.
+ Engages with Category Managers to ensure scope is fit for purpose and should cost models are developed and used as part of the competitive sourcing process.
+ Reviews contracts (MSA's, SOW's, LOR's) ensuring legal, f inance and business unit approvals are completed .
+ Collaborate with the Engineering and Construction procurement team to establish Master Services Agreements with key suppliers.
+ Collaborate with the Equipment Category Manager to ensure coordination when supporting projects.
Supplier Relationship Management
+ Develop, and manage internal and external relationships with suppliers, cross- functional and/or multi-functional teams with regard to the following:
+ Manage all contracted suppliers.
+ Coordinate evaluations to determine supplier performance using rating systems and/or predetermined standards.
+ Schedule and drive meetings with supplier(s) selected. Coordinate, review and respond to supplier inquiries.
+ Serves as primary Procurement point of escalation for project issues.
Sourcing & Technology
+ Implement and maintain required systems, files/archives and databases of project execution.
+ Collaborate with the project team to maximize the value proposition and to capture and report savings on an on-going basis.
Management & Organization
+ Develop strategic plans, goals and objectives in alignment with Business Partners.
+ Develop a plan to staff a site procurement team when the timing is right to align with the project.
+ Ensure categories sourcing governance for the project.
Travel
+ Travel is required to major project locations at critical stages of sourcing and administration.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Minimum education of a B.S. in Engineering or technical field is required.
+ Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience, Engineering/Construction related experience preferred,
+ Minimum of five (5) years procurement experience & five (5) years people management or team leadership experience.
+ Procurement process knowledge, category management, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier management, technology utilization and strategic planning
+ Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
+ Must have a strong customer service orientation with excellent analytic, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Master's Degree is preferred.
+ Prior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred.
#LI-Hybrid
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1588716
Updated: 2025-01-29 03:36:48.448 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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