Senior Manager, Procurement, Capital Services & Solutions

Bristol Myers Squibb • Tampa, FL

7d • Hybrid

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, Project Contracts Manager will be the primary and embedded Procurement team representative working in close collaboration with Global Capital Project Engineering, Global Capital Project Delivery and respective Site Engineering to develop project sourcing strategies for Major capital projects. Major Projects are defined by their strategic nature and value to the business and typically are >$25MM. The role is responsible for developing, on a project-by-project basis, the methodology by which appropriate scope awards (for example, Construction Manager (and Subcontractors), Architect Engineer, Project Controls, C&Q) maximizing value for BMS are facilitated. A strong relationship with Business Partners is required to ensure flawless project executions. The Senior Manager will be responsible for advancing the existing procurement process and enabling the team engaged in issuing key procurement packages to achieve lowest TCO and meet schedule requirements. The position requires strong operational alignment with all stakeholders involved in US Major capital projects and other supporting functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, etc.).

Requirements

• Minimum education of a B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing procurement (or relevant) activities for capital or construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction sourcing best practices and contract management.
• Proven ability to leverage digital collaboration platforms for procurement and project management like Autodesk Construction Cloud platform (Precon, Build, BIM 360, Docs, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills, particularly in construction.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project teams.
• Travel : 20%

Responsibilities

• Contract Development and Negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with Suppliers (Construction Manager’s, AE, Project Controls, C&Q and as required, subcontractors). Ensure that all contracts comply with internal and legal/regulatory requirements. Work with Construction managers to develop a subcontractor buyout strategy.
• Procurement Management Develop a procurement execution plan and strategy. Oversee the procurement process, including the development of Should Cost Estimates, preparation and issuance of RFQs and RFPs. Evaluate bids and proposals to select the most suitable contractors and suppliers.
• Risk Management During preconstruction, develop a procurement risk register to identify risks associated with contracts and assist in the development of mitigation strategies. Monitor market trends specific to construction and capital projects; assess and mitigate supply chain risks. Using project risk register, identify potential risks associated with contracts and assist in the development of mitigation strategies. Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and that any risks are managed effectively.
• Budget and Cost Control Monitor project budgets and costs to ensure they remain within approved limits. Review and assist the process payments to contractors and suppliers. Co-manage change orders and variations to the contract.
• Compliance and Documentation: Assist with the set up and maintenance of Autodesk preconstruction suite of products for capital projects. Ensure that all necessary insurances, permits and licenses are obtained and recorded within. Ensure compliance with all internal BMS SOP’s, relevant laws, regulations, and standards. Utilize and support project teams with procurement documentation, workflows, tracking and reporting using Autodesk preconstruction and construction management platforms. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents in the Audtodesk preconstruction and construction management platforms.
• Stakeholder Communication Liaise with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of contract terms and conditions. Provide regular documented updates on contract status and any issues that arise.
• Performance Monitoring Monitor the performance of contractors and suppliers to ensure they meet contractual obligations. Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess progress and quality of work. Prepare and present procurement status reports and analytics to management and project sponsors. Work with legal teams as necessary to resolve contractual disputes.
• Health and Safety Ensure that all health and safety requirements are included in contracts and are adhered to on-site. Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.

Benefits

• 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.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees