Associate Director, Procurement, Summit Site Lead

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BMS is seeking a permanent Site Procurement Lead for its multi-product Cell-Therapy manufacturing facility in Summit, NJ. Reporting to the Director, Cell-Therapy Internal Operational Lead, this role will oversee sourcing for local/regional direct bio process materials, indirect materials, capital equipment, and related services. The position requires strong alignment with the Cell-Therapy manufacturing network strategy, close partnership with the site management team, and engagement with GPS sites to ensure optimal value for the local site and BMS overall.

Major Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Ensure continuity of direct material supply for cGMP manufacturing operations by managing suppliers and engaging with site stakeholders and global support teams.
• Focus on strategic value capture at the site level, including spend segmentation, risk identification, and savings opportunities through supplier re-negotiation.
• Ensure value capture visibility through Sievo, participating in bi-weekly update sessions to report to leadership.
• Establish and maintain recurring discussions with the Site GM and lead Supplier Relationship Management programs in alignment with Category Leads and Site Stakeholder teams.
• Achieve and exceed metrics such as value beyond savings, purchase price variance (PPV), receipt to promise (RTP), inventory, and invoicing compliance.
• Lead efforts for standardization of raw materials and consumables, driving cost savings through alternate/secondary sourcing.
• Develop and execute regional sub-category strategies and capital investment strategies, ensuring compliance and governance on major capital projects.
• Provide leadership to department personnel executing sourcing events and lead the annual budget process for site operations with a focus on locally sourced and indirect materials.
• Support cGMP or Finance audit activities, escalate supply-related audit requests, and lead site-based risk assessments and business continuity processes.
• Manage procure to pay transactions, enforce policies and internal controls, support end-users, and govern sourcing activities and approvals.
• Oversee contract management, creation of legal documents, and support LOIs, SOWs, and MSAs across the site and network.
• Recruit, manage, and develop a team of procurement operations personnel, creating a strategic vision to achieve best-in-class site objectives for supply and services.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of a B.S./B.A. in science, engineering, or business is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of multi-disciplined procurement experience is required. Preferred experience in a technical, operational, or business role within a relevant industry. Prior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and/or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent analytic, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated independence with minimal supervision from senior management.

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Compensation Overview

New Brunswick - NJ - US $161,250 - $195,391

Summit East - NJ - US $161,250 - $195,391

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 //careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include

• 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 include

Paid Time Off

• 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

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

• Eligibility Disclosure T he 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.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

Supporting People With Disabilities

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Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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R1602607 Associate Director, Procurement, Summit Site Lead