Associate Director, Vendor Integration & Strategic Liaison Lead

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. 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: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Process Optimization & Excellence: o    Lead the assessment, redesign, and optimization of sourcing and cat egory management processes. o    Implement best practices, standardization, and automation to drive efficiency and compliance. o    Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials. Digital Transformation & Analytics: o    Partner with IT and platform owners to deploy and enhance digital sourcing tools and analytics platforms. o    Leverage data and advanced analytics to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions. o    Champion automation and digital workflows to streamline sourcing and category management. Performance Management: o    Define and track KPIs for process performance, user experience, and adoption. o    Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights to the Sr Director and leadership team. o    Drive accountability for continuous improvement and measurable outcomes. Innovation & External Benchmarking: o    Proactively seek out and introduce innovative solutions, technologies, and best practices. o    Maintain an active external presence—participate in industry forums, conferences, and professional networks. o    Benchmark processes against industry leaders to ensure the organization remains competitive. Cross-Functional Collaboration: o    Engage with stakeholders across procurement, IT, finance, legal, and business units to ensure seamless process integration. o    Facilitate forums for alignment, decision-making, and best practice sharing. Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: o    Develop and execute change management strategies to drive adoption of new processes and tools. o    Communicate process changes effectively and support global training initiatives. o    Gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback to enhance process outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or process transformation. Proven track record in process optimization, digital enablement, and performance management. Strong knowledge of sourcing and category management workflows, compliance, and automation. Experience implementing digital procurement platforms and analytics tools. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills in a global, matrixed environment. Desired Competencies: Strategic and analytical thinker Process-oriented and data-driven Collaborative and influential leader Continuous improvement and innovation mindset Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”,