Overview
Introduction: Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an experienced sourcing and contracting professional to join its Agile Sourcing team. The Manager, Enabling Functions, Agile Sourcing will contribute to and oversee the delivery of source-to-contract operations across enabling functions categories, focusing on corporate services and IT infrastructure and enterprise-wide services. The Senior Manager will lead a team to ensure effective sourcing, negotiating, contracting and purchasing activities to optimize buying power and procurement outcomes. This position reports to the Associate Director, Agile Sourcing, Enabling Services.
Key Competencies
* Procurement and Contracting Fundamentals
* People Management
* Project and Stakeholder Management
* Strategic Planning & Organization
* Future Oriented Growth Mindset
* Strong Mission & Values Alignment
* Company & Industry Expertise
Key Responsibilities
* Participate on a team of professionals in support of source-to-contract operations across the enabling services categories
* Assist with professional development planning and enable flexibility across the Agile Sourcing organization to foster cross-functional proficiencies of resources and procurement categories
* Contribute to the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process in support of operations across the enabling services categories
* Act as an expert 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 an expert facilitator to drive and manage the contract through the contract life cycle from understanding the deal to drafting, negotiations and managing redlines through finalization, distribution, signatures and storage
* Coordinate closely with business stakeholders, procurement partners and subject matter experts (e.g., legal, Cybersecurity / IT, Data Privacy, Quality) to incorporate feedback to ensure timely, compliant, and effective contract facilitation
* Maintain awareness of pre-contracting steps, including underlying BMS policies and procedures related to the contracts and the contracted activities within scope
Performance & Continuous Improvement
* Partner and share best practices with the Agile Sourcing team to meet business needs in a compliant, aligned and collaborative manner across functional areas
* Work with procurement and legal to improve contracting processes, including updates to contract templates, fallback language, and negotiation guidance
* Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives within procurement to strengthen contracting and sourcing outcomes
Qualifications & Experience
* B.S./B.A. in Sciences
* Minimum of 4-5 years of related experience in enabling services procurement, sourcing and contracting, including familiarity with Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements and Software License Agreements
* Expertise in procurement process, agreement management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience
* Expertise in contract construction and terms and conditions; working knowledge of facilitating, drafting and negotiating buy-side and in-scope contracts in pharma/biotech
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy; strong customer focus
* Adaptability in a dynamic environment with ability to manage multiple demands and lead cross-functional teams
* Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives
* Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management technology (e.g., Icertis) to automate and streamline processes
Why You Should Apply
* You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
* You will be part of a company that values excellence, innovation, diversity, and leadership development
* Competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, health insurance, annual leave, and on-site facilities
EEO Statement: Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process as needed. See career pages for details.
Location: Dublin, Ireland. References to other roles and posting dates in this refined description have been omitted to maintain clarity and focus on the role.
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