Manager, Procurement, Indirect Sourcing

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. The Manager, Indirect Sourcing will serve as the primary procurement point of contact supporting Indirect Procurement activities across the site. This role is responsible for ensuring continuity of supply, supporting manufacturing operations, driving sourcing and supplier management activities, and partnering closely with site stakeholders to support strategic and operational objectives. This person will maintain strong alignment with site and network strategies and initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Technical Services, and Global Category Management. The role requires the ability to balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced cGMP environment. This business-critical role will support on site manufacturing operational continuity and requires a strong ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities on a daily basis with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Planning, or related functions is required.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, contracting, procurement operations, and supply continuity planning.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, contract management systems (iCertis preferred), and procurement analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Possess exceptional communication skills and be able to communicate to multiple levels within the company and at suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting both Direct Materials and Indirect Procurement and Capital in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or comparable regulated industries preferred.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred (ex. yellow, green, blackbelt).

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of supply for direct materials, indirect materials, services, and capital-related activities supporting Cell Therapy, Biologics, and Development operations.
• Serve as the primary procurement escalation point for supply disruptions, supplier performance issues, and business continuity risks.
• Support site operational readiness through proactive supplier engagement and issue resolution.
• Lead sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Partner with Global Category Leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies that support site and global requirements and business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and support performance improvement programs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, value creation, supplier diversity, and operational efficiency.
• Support supplier qualification, material qualification, and supplier onboarding activities.
• Manage procurement master data, including Approved Supplier Lists (ASL), Source Lists, Purchasing Info Records, Outline Agreements, and lead times.
• Participate in material standardization and sourcing initiatives to improve inventory optimization, supply resiliency, and risk mitigation across the network.
• Support PPV analysis, budgeting activities, forecasting, inventory optimization, and continuity of supply planning.
• Support procurement activities across indirect categories, including Facilities, Engineering, Capital Projects, Equipment, Technical Services, IT, Automation, HR, and Professional Services.
• Negotiate and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), and other commercial agreements.
• Support procure-to-pay activities, supplier onboarding, invoice resolution, and purchasing compliance requirements.
• Provide procurement guidance and training to site stakeholders on purchasing systems, sourcing processes, contracting, and procurement policies.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, procurement policies, internal controls, and audit expectations.
• Support business continuity planning activities, supplier risk management programs, PRAM/TPRM requirements, and inspection readiness efforts.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, records, and reporting requirements to support audit compliance and governance.
• Support site budgeting, forecasting, standard cost analysis, and financial planning processes in partnership with Finance and Global Procurement.
• Monitor, analyze, and report procurement KPIs, including supplier performance, cost savings, value beyond savings, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

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: Manager