Senior Manager, Procurement, Capital Engineering & Indirect Services

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

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About The Position

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. Take your career farther than you thought possible. 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 with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . The Senior Manager, Procurement, Capital Engineering & Indirect Services position is a key leadership role within the Biotechnology Procurement network. Reporting into the Site Procurement Lead, this position will oversee site operational procurement activities and lead a team responsible for sourcing capital equipment, benchtop equipment, indirect goods, and engineering-related services across the Devens site and broader regional footprint. The role ensures strong alignment with the Biotechnology manufacturing network strategy, working closely with site leadership, engineering, operations, and global procurement teams to deliver best value, supplier reliability, governance, and operational excellence. The role requires outstanding communication, influential leadership, and a strong ability to partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Engineering Operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience with procurement systems and ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, iCertis).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct financial analysis, budgeting, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Familiarity with risk management processes (BCP, PRAM/TPRM), supplier qualification, and procurement governance frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and apply quality, compliance, and audit‑readiness requirements in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills with internal partners and external suppliers.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred.
• Experience supporting capital equipment, engineering services, and indirect categories within a manufacturing environment is desired (GMP experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement performance at Devens across capital and indirect categories to meet business objectives.
• Deliver positive financial impact through capital savings, cost avoidance, and early payment discounts.
• Lead and support risk assessments for Indirect & Engineering Services; drive completion of Business Continuity Process (BCP) commitments with the global team.
• Support PRAM/TPRM processes and escalation of indirect supply/quality issues.
• Partner with site management and engineering teams to support supplier engagement for construction, operational build-out, and strategic projects.
• Support QMS activities including ASL/AVP enhancement, implementation, and monitoring.
• Contribute to Project Fusion and other strategic programs, as required.
• Identify, align, and engage strategic suppliers locally; develop local supplier strategies that complement global SRM priorities.
• Lead supplier relationship management for targeted suppliers, ensuring alignment with global sourcing initiatives.
• Oversee contract creation and management, including LOIs, SOWs, and MSAs.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure governance and compliance.
• Support local implementation of global sourcing projects (e.g., Lab Supplies, PPE) and ensure timely execution of global strategies.
• Support site-level priorities including Site Master Plan, Technology Road Map, and sustainability and safety initiatives.
• Build and maintain a site-level indirect project pipeline and provide end-to-end Source-to-Contract support.
• Collaborate with category leads to ensure visibility of value propositions and alignment with site needs.
• Champion procurement engagement early in business decision-making to drive value and compliance.
• Understand capital and indirect budgets; identify and prioritize value opportunities.
• Utilize digital tools such as SAP, Ariba, iCertis, Oracle, Sievo, Tableau, and ServiceNow to enhance operational efficiency.
• Promote and expand engagement with the Buying Hub model.
• Support procure‑to‑pay transactions, internal controls, compliance, and permitting activities.

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.
• The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

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