Director, Procurement, Capital Services & Solutions - Major Projects at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Devens, MA 01434
About the Job
Working with UsChallenging.
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 willlead a Procurement team workinginclosecollaborationwith Global Engineering and respective Site Engineering to develop regional sourcingstrategiesformultiple 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 isalsoresponsible for developing the methodology by which appropriatescopeawards (for example, Construction Manager (and Subcontractors), Architect Engineer, Project Controls, CQV) maximizingvalue for BMS are facilitated.
A key factor forsuccessinthispositionwill be the coordination and implementation of all relevant subcategory strategies as part of the Engineering & Construction and Capital Equipment supply plans.
The Directorwill be responsibleforadvancing the existing procurement process and enabling the team engaged in issuing key procurement packages to achieve lowest TCO and meet schedule requirements. The positionrequiresstrongoperationalalignmentwith all stakeholdersinvolvedin US Major capital projects while coordinating with the ex-US capital procurement team.
In addition, alignmentwith other supporting functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, etc.), is important to ensure success.
The Director must displayexcellentcommunicationskills to allinternalstakeholders including senior BMSleadership, the respective project teams and supporting suppliers.Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: ProcurementDevelopsourcingstrategies and procurement plans on all aspects of capital projects.Ensure sound process with respect to the facilitation of the ProjectTeam contract awardrecommendations and approvals.
Developandreviewstatements ofwork.
Supervise the preparation of competitivebids, quotationsandproposals withrelevant specifications, termsandconditions.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, finance and business unit approvals are completed.Collaboratewith the EngineeringandConstruction procurement team to establishMasterServicesAgreementswith key suppliers.Collaboratewith the Equipment CategoryManager to ensurecoordinationwhensupportingprojects.SupplierRelationshipManagementDevelop,andmanageinternal andexternalrelationshipswithsuppliers,cross-functional and/or multi-functionalteamswithregard to the following:Manageall contracted suppliers.Coordinateevaluationstodetermine supplierperformanceusingratingsystemsand/or predeterminedstandards.Schedule and drivemeetingswithsupplier(s) selected.Coordinate, reviewandrespond to supplierinquiries.Serves as primary Procurement point of escalation for project issues.
Sourcing & TechnologyImplement andmaintain requiredsystems, files/archives and databases ofprojectexecution.Collaboratewith the project team to maximize the value proposition and to capture andreportsavings on an on-going basis.Management& OrganizationDevelopstrategicplans, goals and objectivesinalignmentwithBusinessPartners.Develop a plan to staff a siteprocurement teamwhen the timing is right to alignwith the project.Ensurecategoriessourcinggovernance for the project.
TravelTravel is required to major project locations at critical stages of sourcing and administration.QualificationsMinimum Requirements Minimum education of a B.S.inEngineering or technical field is required.Minimumof ten (10)years of workexperience, Engineering/Construction related experience preferred,Minimum of five (5) years procurement experience & five (5) years people management or team leadership experience.Procurement processknowledge,categorymanagement,contract management,financial analysis, marketanalysis,supplieranalysis,supplier management, technologyutilization and strategicplanningInternalstakeholder management,data/informationmanagement, processredesign and continuousimprovementexpertise,projectmanagementandperformancemeasurement skills.Strongproblem-solvingskillsandability to workcross-functionally.Musthave a strongcustomer serviceorientationwithexcellentanalytic,interpersonal,communicationandnegotiationskills.Preferred QualificationsMaster’sDegree is preferred.PriorcGMPexperience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical deviceindustryishighlypreferred.#LI-HybridIf 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 CareersWith 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 ProtocolBMS 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
Visit careers.bms.com/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: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.SummaryLocation: New Brunswick - NJ - US; Devens - MA - USType: Full time
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 willlead a Procurement team workinginclosecollaborationwith Global Engineering and respective Site Engineering to develop regional sourcingstrategiesformultiple 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 isalsoresponsible for developing the methodology by which appropriatescopeawards (for example, Construction Manager (and Subcontractors), Architect Engineer, Project Controls, CQV) maximizingvalue for BMS are facilitated.
A key factor forsuccessinthispositionwill be the coordination and implementation of all relevant subcategory strategies as part of the Engineering & Construction and Capital Equipment supply plans.
The Directorwill be responsibleforadvancing the existing procurement process and enabling the team engaged in issuing key procurement packages to achieve lowest TCO and meet schedule requirements. The positionrequiresstrongoperationalalignmentwith all stakeholdersinvolvedin US Major capital projects while coordinating with the ex-US capital procurement team.
In addition, alignmentwith other supporting functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, etc.), is important to ensure success.
The Director must displayexcellentcommunicationskills to allinternalstakeholders including senior BMSleadership, the respective project teams and supporting suppliers.Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: ProcurementDevelopsourcingstrategies and procurement plans on all aspects of capital projects.Ensure sound process with respect to the facilitation of the ProjectTeam contract awardrecommendations and approvals.
Developandreviewstatements ofwork.
Supervise the preparation of competitivebids, quotationsandproposals withrelevant specifications, termsandconditions.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, finance and business unit approvals are completed.Collaboratewith the EngineeringandConstruction procurement team to establishMasterServicesAgreementswith key suppliers.Collaboratewith the Equipment CategoryManager to ensurecoordinationwhensupportingprojects.SupplierRelationshipManagementDevelop,andmanageinternal andexternalrelationshipswithsuppliers,cross-functional and/or multi-functionalteamswithregard to the following:Manageall contracted suppliers.Coordinateevaluationstodetermine supplierperformanceusingratingsystemsand/or predeterminedstandards.Schedule and drivemeetingswithsupplier(s) selected.Coordinate, reviewandrespond to supplierinquiries.Serves as primary Procurement point of escalation for project issues.
Sourcing & TechnologyImplement andmaintain requiredsystems, files/archives and databases ofprojectexecution.Collaboratewith the project team to maximize the value proposition and to capture andreportsavings on an on-going basis.Management& OrganizationDevelopstrategicplans, goals and objectivesinalignmentwithBusinessPartners.Develop a plan to staff a siteprocurement teamwhen the timing is right to alignwith the project.Ensurecategoriessourcinggovernance for the project.
TravelTravel is required to major project locations at critical stages of sourcing and administration.QualificationsMinimum Requirements Minimum education of a B.S.inEngineering or technical field is required.Minimumof ten (10)years of workexperience, Engineering/Construction related experience preferred,Minimum of five (5) years procurement experience & five (5) years people management or team leadership experience.Procurement processknowledge,categorymanagement,contract management,financial analysis, marketanalysis,supplieranalysis,supplier management, technologyutilization and strategicplanningInternalstakeholder management,data/informationmanagement, processredesign and continuousimprovementexpertise,projectmanagementandperformancemeasurement skills.Strongproblem-solvingskillsandability to workcross-functionally.Musthave a strongcustomer serviceorientationwithexcellentanalytic,interpersonal,communicationandnegotiationskills.Preferred QualificationsMaster’sDegree is preferred.PriorcGMPexperience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical deviceindustryishighlypreferred.#LI-HybridIf 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 CareersWith 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 ProtocolBMS 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/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: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.SummaryLocation: New Brunswick - NJ - US; Devens - MA - USType: Full time