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Bristol Myers Squibb

Sep 26, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Logistics
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You need 10 years of business experience (5 in Procurement), GMP knowledge, strong strategic thinking, and leadership skills. A degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field is required.
  • You will lead procurement for external manufacturing suppliers, drive strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, optimize costs, and ensure compliance while championing collaborative initiatives.

Requirements

  • Experience in GMP manufacturing or related field.
  • Proven ability to operate and influence at executive levels, both with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers.
  • Expertise in sourcing for API and or Drug Product manufacturing technologies and global sourcing for GMP external manufacturing services.
  • Experience building and leading a team.
  • Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyse and solve problems. Decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
  • Strong Strategic thinker - demonstrated an ability to deliver projects of strategic value.
  • Strongly demonstrates the BMS Behaviours.
  • Strong influencing and internal negotiations ability.
  • 10 years of business experience with minimum 5 years experience in Procurement/External Manufacturing Management.
  • 5 years within strategic procurement, M&A, Alliances, 3rd partner vendor management preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or relating field required. MBA degree preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes including but not limited to (RFI, RFP, RFQ,RFX) contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Procurement responsibilities with selected suppliers of externally manufactured API and or Drug Product.
  • Provide hands on leadership, direction and ownership on sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract deviations and supplier relationship opportunities and issues.
  • Develop End to End strategic sourcing solutions for assets from pre-launch (Late Development/Phase 2b).
  • Own global category strategy development with Global Product Supply Business Partners to fully utilise the business Supplier Relationship Management program, including segmentation criteria to develop a preferred supplier list for a given category.
  • Develop a 3-5 year strategic plan to realize category strategy targets.
  • Ensure clear roles and responsibilities between regional / local resources and global category leads to ensure one-face to the business with selected suppliers.
  • Lead and / or support major category initiatives within a multi-year plan including end-2-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations within a spend category and / or within a major business area.
  • Develop and manage key category budget owners and functional stakeholders.
  • Deliver best in class sourcing and procurement for selected suppliers. Responsible for annual budgeting and achievement of year to year standard costs, budget variances, PPV and TCO target delivery.
  • Champion Procurement training programs to better support business needs.
  • Drive co-ownership of initiatives and accountability based on agreed upon strategies.
  • Encourage cross-market and cross-functional collaboration to take advantage of synergies through effective business partnering and stakeholder management.
  • Support business growth by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners, including Financial Market Intelligence and Supplier Financial analysis.
  • Ensure excellence in delivery of procurement initiatives that maximize corporate, business, and functional priorities and objectives.
  • Remain current with market trends through relationships with cross category Sourcing Managers, suppliers and market experts, and ensure compliance to the BMS process of gaining access / familiarity with emerging supplier capabilities to support end to end Category Strategy Development.
  • Coach and develop cross-functional implementation teams to appropriately execute category strategies globally and regionally.
  • Actively support the business Supplier Relationship Management priorities by fostering collaborative relationships with highly strategic global / regional suppliers.
  • Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and alliances with select suppliers utilising Supplier Relationship Development programs.
  • Develop a list of preferred suppliers within a category of spend and manage compliance.
  • Recommend or implement changes to the organization's purchasing, supply management and material usage policies as needed.
  • Measure supplier performance using rating systems or predetermined standards.
  • Proven experience in bringing value back to the business from operational continuous improvement projects by monetising the value created by the business functions.
  • Ensure highest standards of excellence in category strategies across key capabilities.
  • Assist in implementation of ideas that will optimize BMS total cost of ownership for spend categories, and support an emerging future pipeline of Continuous Improvement deliverables.
  • Champion effective use of tools and technology to promote efficient delivery of procurement initiatives.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Senior Category Manager, External Manufacturing?

The main responsibility includes managing procurement for the strategic sourcing of externally manufactured API and Drug Product, providing end-to-end strategic sourcing solutions throughout the product lifecycle from pre-launch to commercial supply.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have at least 10 years of business experience, including a minimum of 5 years in Procurement/External Manufacturing Management, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field. An MBA is preferred but not required.

Is experience in GMP manufacturing necessary?

Yes, experience in GMP manufacturing or a related field is required for this role.

What types of manufacturing technologies will this role focus on?

The role will focus on GMP Intermediates, API, Bridging Technologies, and Oral Solid Dose Drug Product manufacturing services.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for growth and development, including the chance to lead initiatives and participate in procurement training programs.

How does this role contribute to supplier relationship management?

This role actively supports the business's Supplier Relationship Management priorities by building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key suppliers and managing a preferred supplier list for a given category.

What key responsibilities are involved in developing category strategies?

Key responsibilities include creating a 3-5 year strategic category plan, defining buying channels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with business priorities and functional objectives.

What are the work location requirements for this position?

This role follows a hybrid work model, allowing for remote work up to 50% of the time, depending on collaboration needs.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

Employees receive a competitive salary, an annual bonus, pension contributions, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave, access to an on-site gym, and life assurance, among other benefits.

What is the application encouragement for interested candidates?

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with the job description, as they may be one step away from a transformative career opportunity.

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Manufacturing & Electronics
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.