Senior Associate Laboratory Operations

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. At the core of that mission are the talented individuals who contribute their “unique” skillsets to help us drive innovation and deliver truly life-changing drugs for our patients. As we continue to pursue that mission, we’re looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. What unique gene will you bring?

Global Procurement is a corporate strategic sourcing group that serves BMS's global business units by identifying and executing sourcing strategies to meet their needs. Beginning with concise specifications and well-planned negotiations, Procurement strives to maximize contract value while maintaining strict quality standards. Procurement continuously works with strategic suppliers to develop and capture additional value within the supply chain through productivity initiatives and supplier collaboration.

This Senior Associate role will collaborate with and support the Laboratory Operations Category Managers to optimize the operational aspects of laboratory equipment, supplies, and consumables procurement across both Research and Early Development (R&ED)and Global Product Development & Supply (GPS), utilizing a basic working knowledge of the subject matter and category strategies established within the group. The role supports a complex mix of channels, SKUs, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple business units and is expected to ensure close alignment to business priorities and functional objectives. Communication with broad stakeholder groups, from scientists to operations and quality teams, is critical for this role.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Partner with key stakeholders and liaise with scientists and suppliers to resolve recurrent/ trending supply issues for laboratory supplies, consumables, and equipment

Support Category Leads with category strategy development, ensuring that critical inputs from stakeholders (internal and supplier) and real-world observations inform the category strategies

Manage junior level category strategy development under the supervision of the Category Leads

Address infrastructural issues within supply centers, point of use locations, kiosks, and other channels that could impact the procurement and delivery of goods or services

Facilitate the roll-out of key end-to-end enablement tools/systems, processes, and templates that will improve the buying channel experience

Manage data analysis and reporting in collaboration with business analytics and reporting groups (e.g. Sourcing Excellence, Business Analytics), as required

Ensure clear understanding of Global Procurement initiatives and deliverables associated with them, to support effective roll-out and implementation

Identify operational risks in the relevant categories and develop appropriate risk management and mitigation activities

Drive continuous improvement of category strategies by providing critical feedback and facilitating discussions of best practices

Support the execution of critical R&ED agreements for strategic projects

Qualifications:

B.S./B.A. in science or engineering

Minimum of 4-5 years of business or related experience

Minimum of 2-3 years of procurement experience, or related laboratory operations experience

Minimum of 1-year of Pharmaceutical Procurement experience, or working directly with Pharmaceutical Procurement teams or relevant experience

Expertise in procurement processes, technology and systems (such as Ariba), contract and supplier analysis and management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier diversity, strategic planning and integrated supply chain.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and MS Excel skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point

Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, ambiguous environment

Preferred Qualifications:

M.S., M.B.A., M.A., or equivalent Master’s degree in science, business administration, operations management, engineering, finance, or another related technical field

Professional certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM, CSCP).

1-2 years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience

Membership in Professional Associations, e.g. ISM

Negotiations training

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com