Procurement Analyst, Commercial Agile Sourcing
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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.
Introduction
Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an experienced sourcing and contracting professional to join its Agile Sourcing team. We focus on the needs of health care professionals, patients, employees, shareholders and communities, giving maximum priority to developing innovative medicines, accelerating pipeline development, delivering solid growth, managing costs and upholding high standards of business conduct and ethics. This role will be part of a fast‑paced, adaptive and focused culture.
Description
The Manager, Commercial, Agile Sourcing will be part of a team that is responsible for contributing to and overseeing the delivery of source‑to‑contract operations across the Commercial categories. Specifically, this role will be focused on Commercial Distribution, Marketing Services, Patient Engagement and Media. It 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.
Key Competencies
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 the Commercial categories.
Lead complex sourcing events from RFI/RFP through to solicitation of competitive bids, evaluation, negotiations and external decision communication.
Manage the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, redlining, finalization, signing, and storage.
Coordinate with stakeholders, procurement partners and subject‑matter experts (legal, IT, Data Privacy, Quality, etc.) to incorporate feedback and ensure timely, compliant facilitation.
Maintain awareness of pre‑contracting steps and BMS policies and procedures related to contracts and their activities.
Drive continuous improvement for source‑to‑contract, including process simplification, best‑practice sharing, and collaboration with procurement, legal and other functions.
Recommend updates to contract templates and develop guidance for negotiations in collaboration with procurement and legal.
Qualifications & Experience
B.S./B.A. in Sciences
Minimum of 3‑5 years of related experience in Commercial category procurement, sourcing and contracting (including familiarity with Master Services Agreements).
Understanding of procurement process, agreement management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, and technology utilization.
Strong knowledge of contract construction, terms and conditions, and buy‑side and other in‑scope contracts in the pharma/biotech industry.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy to influence stakeholders.
High adaptability in ambiguous and complex work environments with ability to engage teams and sustain high performance.
Strong management skills with a record of leading projects and problem‑solving initiatives.
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management technology (e.g., Icertis) to automate and streamline processes.
Why You Should Apply
Help patients in their fight against serious diseases.
Join a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders, and values its employees.
Competitive salary and benefits—including annual bonus, pension, health insurance, 27 days of annual leave, and access to on‑site gym and life assurance.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life‑Changing Careers
With a single vision: Transforming patients' lives through science™, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. We empower each other to apply unique perspectives in a supportive culture that promotes global participation in clinical trials, nurturing passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity.
On‑site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This includes site‑essential, site‑by‑design, field‑based and remote‑by‑design jobs. The occupancy type is determined by the nature and responsibilities of the role: site‑essential requires 100% onsite, site‑by‑design may allow a hybrid model with at least 50% onsite, field‑based and remote‑by‑design require traveling and attendance at meetings.
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 reasonable accommodations prior to accepting an offer. For more information, visit the BMS accessibility website. BS considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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