2026 Full-Time Procurement Leadership Development Program

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

2d • $68,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Empower your career and become a future leader in the biopharmaceutical industry by joining Bristol Myers Squibb’s Global Procurement team through our dynamic Leadership Development Program (LDP). This three-year, full-time rotational experience is designed to cultivate the next generation of procurement leaders and is perfect for graduates passionate about Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related fields. The BMS Procurement Leadership Development Program provides a transformative opportunity to build your skills, expand your network, and accelerate your growth into a future procurement leader. You’ll contribute directly to the supply chain that delivers innovative medicines to patients worldwide and gain critical knowledge of the biopharma industry—all while collaborating with high-caliber professionals across BMS. You will rotate across critical procurement functions—such as Agile Sourcing, Procurement Excellence and Business Partnering & Strategy working on projects that support our mission to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines. Throughout the program, you’ll participate in an in-depth orientation covering BMS’s structure, products, brands, and procurement’s key role in supporting enterprise objectives. Successful completion of the program positions individuals for possible career growth and expanded leadership opportunities within the organization. The starting compensation for this job is a range from $68,000 to $80,000 incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate considers characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Finally, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. All rotations are based in Central New Jersey (Princeton, NJ and/or New Brunswick, NJ). If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and accelerate your professional growth, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Candidates are expected to receive a bachelor’s during the current school year, scheduled to graduate by the Spring of 2026 and ready to start June/July 2026.
• Min GPA: 3.5
• Degree and/or concentration in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment (no visa sponsorship available)
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills—able to adapt message style to various audiences
• Strong interest in a long-term procurement career at BMS
• Demonstrated leadership within academic, extracurricular, or professional settings

Nice To Haves

• Internship or relevant experience within procurement, supply chain, business, or finance
• Experience working with large data sets and visualizing data (coursework or certification in Excel/Data Visualization preferred)
• Collaborative work with the ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional partners
• Excellent strategic thinking, project management, and organizational skills
• A Problem-solving mindset grounded in a data-driven approach
• High levels of motivation, professionalism, and commitment to compliance
• Effective time management skills with the ability to work both independently and across teams
• Strong networking abilities and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting market research to identify industry dynamics, supplier capabilities, and emerging trends
• Executing category strategy activities under the guidance of operations and strategic category leaders
• Performing scenario planning and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to support data-driven sourcing decisions
• Applying data analytics and visualization skills to generate actionable procurement insights
• Recommending and helping implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost optimization
• Diving into supplier risk identification, assessment, and mitigation to ensure supply continuity and quality
• Managing day-to-day supply issues, communicating proactively with internal customers and suppliers
• Communicating issues, risks, and broader trends to leadership, driving toward practical, timely resolutions
• Collaborating across departments—e.g., Finance, Business Development, R&D, Commercial, GPS, and Enabling Services—to support cross-functional initiatives
• Contributing to enterprise-wide strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that advance organizational objective

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level