Senior Manager, Procurement, Direct Material & Indirect Services

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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: Senior Manager Direct Materials & Indirect Services position is focused on maintaining strong alignment with the manufacturing network strategy and initiatives. This role works directly with cross-functional stakeholders including manufacturing material sciences supply chain category leads and qualityto execute direct material procurement activities. This business-critical position supports on-site manufacturing operational continuity and requires the ability to manage shifting priorities daily with minimal guidance. As part of a collaborative team this individual will be expected to bring innovative ideas and strong problem-solving skills while balancing day-to-day operations and long-term objectives.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure continuity of supply for cGMP direct materials for Cell Therapy manufacturing at the Summit New Jersey site. Participate in open order report reviews and conference calls with critical suppliers. Triage and resolve escalations and continuity of supply risks for direct materials.

• Collaborate with Supply Planning Manufacturing Engineering & Support Material Science & Technology and Quality to understand requirements identify alternatives and facilitate risk mitigation.

• Lead the new supplier and part qualification process for assigned material categoriescollecting documentation requesting quotations initiating vendor setups negotiating and participating in supplier selection and standardization efforts.

• Create initial standard costs for new materials and submit to finance. Maintain and apply conversion factors for units of measure in SAP. Manage Procurement SAP Master Data including ASL Purchasing Info Records Outline Agreements Source Lists Lead Times and process purchase requisitions and orders as needed.

• Identify and manage local suppliers implement best practices and ensure inclusion of local perspectives in global procurement initiatives. Lead regional/local sub-category strategy development and execution.

• Participate in Supplier Relationship Management programs. Foster effective relationships with key suppliers emphasizing mutual respect trust and high performance consistent with BMS values.

• Engage with Supplier Quality and Supplier Performance and Development teams for quality issues RMAs material returns complaints and CAPAs.

• Contract diligence negotiation alignment with category leaders closeout discussion and follow the process to execute contract.

• Meet and exceed metrics including value beyond savings purchase price variance (PPV) receipt to promise (RTP) and other KPIs. Continuously evolve KPIs to measure and improve performance areas.

• Comply with all Security guidelines Environmental Health and Safety regulations Training and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as required by the job function.

• Benchmark against other sites in the network bring cross-site cross-functional collaboration and execute globally/locally.

• Contribute to the annual budget process for site operations working with peers category leaders site finance supply chain and procurement finance. Participate in cost analysis and provide monthly projections and reason codes for PPV tools.

• Support cGMP or Finance audit activities as required ensuring accurate document and data retention for audit compliance and governance.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelors degree is required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Procurement Supply Chain and/or Planning with direct procurement experience is required. Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred (e.g. yellow green black belt).

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage multiple levels within the company and externally with suppliers.

• High proficiency in SAP Procurement module; experience with Supply Chain MRP Planning and Inventory modules strongly preferred. Proficiency in other ERP systems may be acceptable.

• Expertise in supplier relationship management facilitating cross-functional meetings escalating supply issues and analyzing supplier performance.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work as a key member of the site team.

• Prior cGMP experience in Cell Therapy Biopharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals and/or Medical Devices highly preferred; comparable controlled industries may be acceptable.

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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 employees 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 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: 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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