Overview
Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an experienced sourcing and contracting professional to join its Agile Sourcing team, who can be successful within our fast‑paced, adaptive and focused culture. The Analyst, GPS Agile Sourcing will be part of a team responsible for contributing to and overseeing the delivery of source‑to‑contract operations across GPS categories. This role focuses on categories such as External Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Development and/or Direct Materials. The Analyst will assist in leading a team of resources 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. The position reports to the Associate Director, GPS Agile Sourcing.
Key Competencies
* Procurement and Contracting Fundamentals
* Relationship & Stakeholder Management
* Project 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o Act as an expert 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.
o 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.
o Maintain awareness of pre‑contracting steps, including underlying BMS policies and procedures related to the contracts and the contracted activities within scope.
* Performance Management & Continuous Improvement for Source to Contract.
o 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.
o 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.
o Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives within procurement to strengthen our contracting and sourcing outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
* B.S./B.A. with a Science or Technical Focus, preferred.
* Minimum of 3–5 years prior related experience, including relevant enabling services category procurement, sourcing and contracting experience, including familiarity with Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements and Software License Agreements.
Expertise & Competencies
* 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, 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 project 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.
Why you should apply
* You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases.
* You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
* You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not limited to, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on‑site gym and life assurance.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
COVID‑19 Vaccination
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.
Legal Considerations
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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