Manager, Agile Sourcing- Commercial

Bristol Myers SquibbUS,FL,Tampa

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Description

The Manager, Agile Sourcing- Commercial, will be part of a team that is responsible for contributing to and overseeing the delivery of source-to-contract operations across the Commercial categories. Specifically, this role will be focused on Patient Engagement and Contact Centers. The Manager will work independently to ensure effective sourcing, negotiating, contracting and purchasing activities to optimize buying power and achieve desired procurement outcomes in support of our company’s goals. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Agile Sourcing, Commercial.

The key competencies for this role include :

Procurement and Contracting Fundamentals
Project and Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning & Organization
Future Oriented Growth Mindset
Strong Mission & Values Alignment
Company & Industry Expertise

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and lead the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process in support of operations across the Commercial categories.

Act as a facilitator to fully manage and lead complex sourcing events from end-to-end (RFI / RFP) : lead the preparation and solicitation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals; evaluate competitive offerings; assess supplier product and pricing information; conduct negotiations and communicate decision externally

Act as a facilitator to drive and manage the contract through the contract life cycle from fully understanding the complexities of the deal to choosing and preparing the correct template to drafting, negotiation and managing redlines through finalization, distribution, signatures and storage

Coordinate closely with business stakeholders, procurement partners and subject matter experts such as legal and others (Cybersecurity / IT, Data Privacy, Quality, etc. as applicable) to incorporate feedback to ensure timely, compliant, and effective facilitation of contracts

Maintain awareness of pre-contracting steps, including underlying BMS policies and procedures related to the contracts and the contracted activities within scope

Continuous Improvement for Source to Contract

Participate in assessing team performance and identify trends for continuous improvement to improve operational effectiveness, standardization and process simplification

Partner and share best practices and learnings with Agile Sourcing team to ensure business needs are proactively met in an aligned, consistent and collaborative manner across functional areas and in a manner that is complaint with BMS Standard Operating Procedures and protocols

Work with procurement and legal to find ways to improve the contracting process, including recommending updates to contract templates, collecting fallback language and developing guidance for negotiations

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within procurement to strengthen our contracting and sourcing outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

B.S. / B.A. Sciences

Minimum of 3-5 years prior related experience, including relevant Commercial category procurement, sourcing and contracting experience, including but not limited to familiarity with Master Services Agreements

Understanding of procurement process, agreement management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience

Understanding of contract construction, terms and conditions, with strong preference for working knowledge of facilitating, drafting and negotiating buy-side and other in-scope contracts in the pharma / biotech industry

Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy to convey information and influence others with a strong customer focus

Demonstrates a high level of adaptability in dealing with ambiguous and complex work environment and balances multiples demands on role in a responsive and professional manner and proven ability to engage teams and inspire them to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changing environment

Strong management skills, demonstrated by a record of accomplishment of success leading projects and other problem-solving initiatives with cross functional teams

Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management technology (e.g., Icertis) to automate and streamline processes

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility / infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.

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.

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 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.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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