Associate Director, Supply Chain Sustainability

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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: Associate Director Procurement Supply Chain Sustainability is a strategic leadership role responsible for embedding sustainability into procurement operations and supply chain practices. This role ensures alignment with global regulatory mandates corporate responsibility goals and enterprise-wide sustainability strategies. It plays a critical part in driving innovation managing risk and fostering cross-functional collaboration to advance BMSs Scope 3 as a primary responsibility while collaborating with other core sustainability functions.

This candidate is expected to have proven experience in the supply chain sustainability space along with expertise and knowledge of Procurement and external Legal/Regulatory requirements. This role will drive the Supplier Engagement process; they will manage relationships procedures supplier and category risk segmentation metrics/KPI development to drive program excellence and both internal/external accountability. This will include leading key Supplier Engagement efforts with senior business stakeholders. The programs overseen in this role ladder onto the enterprise environmental sustainability governance and reporting obligations.

This is a highly visible role that directly supports Bristol Myers Squibbs environmental sustainability commitments. You will lead supplier engagement efforts tied to Scope 3 decarbonization a key enterprise priority with investor rating and ranking implications. The work is deeply integrated with global sustainability governance and offers significant leadership exposure and growth opportunities across the organization.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Scope 3 Strategy and Program Execution

• Operationalize supply chain sustainability strategies across procurement categories ensuring alignment with business goals namely the public facing BMS Science Based Targets and Responsible Sourcing expectations consistent with global legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Build familiarity alongside core stakeholders on supply chain-facing regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) PFAS-related restrictions and other emerging global mandates impacting procurement and supplier engagement.
• Develop and execute business plans and budgets to ensure the decarbonization program is fit-for-purpose and delivers measurable value and can withstand auditing rigor.

• Advance the Supplier Decarbonization Accelerator (SDA) by defining yearly roadmaps KPIs and strategic program outcomes in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate quarterly reviews with internal stakeholders to evaluate progress address barriers and recalibrate program direction.
• Establish and communicate program requirements for suppliers to set science-aligned and SBTi-validated targets.
• Design distribute and track supplier milestones and performance scorecards to ensure compliance and engagement.
• Develop decision frameworks guiding supplier actions based on maturity business function geo location and barriers.
• Create communication tools for category leads to recognize and motivate supplier performance.

Supplier Education & Engagement

• Develop and implement annual educational and communications plans including webinars and roundtable sessions on decarbonization.
• Draft and manage distribution of program communications and resources (e.g. landing page resource library monthly roundups).
• Deliver webinars and roundtables featuring subject matter experts and best practices in supplier decarbonization.
• Provide expertise and 1:1 office hours for suppliers to address program questions and accelerate progress.

Integrated Communication & Performance Monitoring

• Design and implement internal communications and training programs to build awareness and capability across procurement and business functions.
• Lead regular performance reviews and manage escalations to ensure supplier accountability and alignment with BMSs sustainability commitments.
• Collaborate with primary stakeholders in SSI and GTS to ensure reporting requirements satisfy external facing statements and commitments

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Corporate Affairs/Sustainability & Social Impact Global Technical Services/EHSS supply chain legal and others to ensure integrated execution and governance.

Risk Management & External Partnerships

• Serve as a subject matter expert on Scope 3 emissions responsible sourcing and sustainability risk management.
• Manage or lead in conjunction with the core team external partner programs consortiums and platforms that advance the supply chain sustainability agenda. (Energize M2030s Activate My Green Labs Converge Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative).

Please note that there will be 10-20% travel required as part of this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in environmental sciences Supply Chain Business Administration Data Analytics or related field (Masters preferred).
• 7-10 years business experience with 5 years experience in sustainability responsible sourcing supply chain management or related fields.
• Strong understanding of greenhouse gas accounting decarbonization strategies (esp. Scope 3) and SBTi criteria with understanding of global sustainability regulations such as CSDDD EUDR and PFAS.
• Demonstrated success in program/project management stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the company in external industry forums and partnerships.
• Experience designing and delivering educational content/webinars and managing large datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and supplier management systems.
• Exceptional communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical detail-oriented and comfortable leading cross-functional initiatives.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You willbe part ofa company that encourages excellence and innovation respects diversity develops leaders and values its employees.
• Youll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including but not only an annual bonus pension contribution family health insurance 27 days of annual leave access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance

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