Manager, Agile Sourcing

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 . Introduction   Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an experienced sourcing and contracting professional to join its Agile Sourcing tea m . Bristol Myers Squibb is a global BioPharma company firmly focused on its mission to discover,   develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We focus on the needs of health care professionals, patients, employees, shareholders and our communities, giving maximum priority to developing innovative medicines, accelerating pipeline development, delivering solid growth, continuing to manage costs, and adhering to high standards of business conduct and ethics. We are looking for an experienced sourcing and contracting professional who can be successful within our fast-paced, adaptive and focused culture.     Description:      The Manager,   Agile Sourcing   will be   part of a team that is responsible for contributing to and overseeing the delivery of source-to-contract operations across   procurement   categories . 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   Director , Agile Sourcing,   Commer cial .     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   multiple   categories.   Act as a   facilitator to fully manage and lead   complex sourcing events from end-to-end (RFI/RFP) :   l ead 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 b usiness 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   t eam   p erformance   and   i dentify   t rends for   c ontinuous   i mprovement to