Associate Director, Procurement, Consulting & Professional Services

Associate Director, Procurement, Consulting & Professional Services Associate Director, Consulting & Professional Services will serve as the strategic integrator across BMS's consulting and professional services ecosystem — encompassing consulting engagements and broader professional services categories. This role sits at the intersection of Global Procurement and the professional services workforce, functioning as a critical connector across business leaders, HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement. This role will lead end‑to‑end governance, sourcing strategy development, and supplier relationship management for Consulting & Professional Services. They will operate as the primary procurement point of contact for assigned consulting specialties, drive compliance and cost efficiency, and provide executive‑level reporting to BMS senior leadership. The position is accountable for delivering value capture and annual savings targets. Major Responsibilities And Accountabilities Serve as procurement project lead and primary point of contact for assigned consulting specialties across Tier 2 and 3 services. Partner with project leaders to understand scope, business strategy, and intended outcomes. Draft negotiation strategy and areas of opportunity, align with Agile Sourcing team to ensure execution of strategy. Facilitate end‑to‑end governance by coordinating across Procurement, Finance, and LT (CEO‑2) leadership. Develop comprehensive project summaries and supporting documentation to enable executive‑level approvals and enterprise reporting. Proactively identify and elevate risks, bottlenecks, or misalignments within the governance process, recommending solutions that preserve both speed and compliance. Provide periodic external talent market insights — including labor trends, rate benchmarking, workforce supply/demand dynamics, and emerging engagement models specific to the consulting and professional services industry. Support the monthly Consulting Leadership Team (LT) report presented to the BMS Leadership Team, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with governance requirements. Develop and deliver clear, timely, and impactful communications to keep senior leaders and key stakeholders informed of project status, risks, decisions, and required actions. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Minimum education of a B.S. in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or equivalent is required. Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in which five (5) years of experience is procurement is required. Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills. Deep expertise in negotiating Consulting / Professional Services Agreements. Procurement process knowledge, category management, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier management, technology utilization and strategic planning. Strong influencing, project management and cross functional team leadership skills. Strong skillset in gaining marketplace intelligence and communicating the commercial impact of information back to internal decision makers. Preferred Qualifications Ability to apply PMO best practices, tools, and templates while collaborating with internal and external partners to support governance processes. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools while finding opportunities to streamline current ways of working, serving as a forward‑looking partner to our team and business partners. Compensation Overview Princeton – NJ – US $161,250 – $195,391 Benefits Health Coverage – Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well‑being and Protection – 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Work‑Life Benefits US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees). Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Eligibility Disclosure – The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office‑based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote‑by‑design or lab‑based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program. 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