2027 Full-time Procurement Leadership Development Program

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

2d • $74,800 - $90,640

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Global Procurement Leadership Development Program is a 2.5-year, full-time rotational experience designed to develop future procurement leaders in the biopharmaceutical industry. Participants complete three structured, ten-month rotations across procurement disciplines, including sourcing and contracting; procurement operations, transformation, and communications; and category strategy, business partnership, and supplier management. All rotations are based in central New Jersey.

The program includes an in-depth orientation to BMS, its products and brands, and Procurement’s role in supporting enterprise objectives. Participants receive coaching and guidance from program directors, sponsors, and engagement managers; developmental feedback, mentorship, team-building activities, and professional workshops; and exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Participants work on initiatives involving category strategy, supplier management, cost analysis, and operational excellence. Successful completion may position participants for career growth and expanded leadership opportunities within the organization.

The position is intended for students pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree who expect to graduate in Spring 2027 and are ready to start in June or July 2027. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. at hire and throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not available. The listed annual compensation range is $74,800–$90,640 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Princeton, New Jersey. Eligible employees may receive discretionary cash and stock incentives and participate in applicable benefit plans.

Requirements

• Be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; immigration or visa sponsorship is not available.
• Be currently enrolled at an accredited institution in a bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Have an expected graduation date of Spring 2027 and be ready to start in June or July 2027.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.3, included on the resume.
• Have intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Have strong communication skills and be able to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Demonstrate leadership in academic, extracurricular, or professional settings.
• Demonstrate collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional partners.
• Have strategic thinking, project management, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Have a data-driven approach and the ability to work with large data sets and visualize data.
• Show motivation, professionalism, commitment to compliance, and the ability to work independently and across teams.
• Have networking and relationship-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in a long-term procurement career at BMS.
• Internship or relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, business, life sciences, or finance.
• Coursework or certification in Excel or data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify industry dynamics, supplier capabilities, and emerging trends.
• Execute category strategy activities under the guidance of operations and strategic category leaders.
• Perform scenario planning and total cost of ownership analysis to support data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Apply data analytics and visualization skills to generate actionable procurement insights.
• Engage in business negotiations.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier risks to help ensure supply continuity and quality.
• Manage day-to-day supply issues and communicate proactively with internal customers and suppliers.
• Communicate issues, risks, and broader trends to leadership and work toward practical, timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Business Development, R&D, Commercial, GPS, Enabling Services, and other departments on cross-functional initiatives.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Eleven paid company holidays each year.
• Eligible employees may receive paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer-hours flexibility, and leave for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Eligible employees may be offered discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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