Senior Manager, GPS Indirect Agile Sourcing

Description: The Senior Manager, Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) Indirect, Agile Sourcing (AS) is part of a global team which collaborates with GPS category leaders and business partners on procurement execution in support of procurement category strategies as well as contributing advanced strategic industry insight. The Senior Manager, GPS Indirect Agile Sourcing will build an understanding of BMSs global, end-to-end value chain as it relates to the categories in focus. Key responsibilities include owning and driving implementation of high value and highly complex sourcing projects and contracts; and identifying supply optimization opportunities for speed-to-market, innovation, revenue enhancement, mitigated risk/improved lifecycle management, overall competitive cost advantage, and other sources of value for Bristol Myers Squibb. This role has a strong emphasis on sourcing, contracting, and an understanding of data analytics. The Senior Manager will manage individuals responsible for both procurement and analytics activities. Key Responsibilities Drive end-to-end implementation of Sourcing and Contracting Strategy and contribute to strategy development. Ability to manage a large book of work across multiple individuals, teams, geographies. Must be able to bring organization and transparency to a fast-paced environment. Lead short and long-term initiatives that deliver positive impacts on the organization, including training and development programs. Oversee project management for complex projects -Source to Contract including sourcing events from end-to-end (RFI/RFP), FMV assessment and contract negotiations. This individual may also be involved in identification, screening and selection of potential sources and determination of appropriate methods of procurement, utilizing extensive and deep contracting or technical expertise across Manufacturing Procurement Indirect categories such as CAPEX, Engineering Services, Utilities, Facilities, Real Estate and Logistics. Lead the preparation and solicitation of competitive bids, quotations, and proposals; evaluate competitive offerings; assess supplier product and pricing information; conduct negotiations and communicate decisions externally. Prepare, issue, and negotiate contracts for legal review and approval. Note, this specific role will require complex contracting globally in a highly regulated area, contracting will be a primary focus for the role. Partner closely with supporting functions (Cybersecurity / IT, Data Privacy, Supply Chain, Quality, etc.) in addition to legal for contract negotiations Provide insights from internal and market analytics to influence the development of strategic category plans; partner with category leaders and business partners on plan development, including building plans for smaller categories. Builds understanding of BMSs global, end-to- end value chain as it relates to the categories in focus. Lead Book of Work review meetings with category management teams together potential projects, prioritize them and align on timelines, remove barriers to execution, escalations as needed. People management to ensure successful development and implementation of sourcing strategy, contracting, and data analytics. Guide and support team to successful project planning and execution in support of organizational objectives and sourcing strategies. Act as an escalation point for Hyderabad Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) Sourcing team supporting contracting, sourcing, and data analytics initiatives. Including assistance in proper scoping of needs/requests that are submitted from procurement stakeholders. Oversee the development and execution of sourcing events and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms, and conditions. Assist direct or dotted-line reports with professional development planning and enabling flexibility across Agile Sourcing organization to foster cross-pollination of resources and procurement categories. Support supplier management tasks for select categories and suppliers. Analyze contracts to generate insights for category leads and leadership, empowering Supplier Relationship Management efforts. Support appropriate audit or audit readiness. As required for function and categories assigned, support the design and development of procurement compliance programs, including category-specific risk management efforts Support implementing and managing the small business and disadvantaged suppliers search and development programs. Drive/support both procurement-wide and category specific continuous improvement initiatives. Champion process improvements, recommending new ways of working to improve processes and embed new systems in the function and across Agile Sourcing. Lead or participate in organizational cross-functional development such as process improvement, capabilities development efforts, continuous innovation programs. Provide BMS support/oversight to suppliers of procurement and contracting-related services Qualifications & Experience Minimum Requirements B.S./B.A. (Business, Science or Engineering) is desirable; advanced education (e.g., JD, MBA, MS) preferred. Minimum of 8 years work experience with at least 5 years in procurement in Manufacturing Procurement Indirect categories such as CAPEX, Engineering Services, Utilities, Facilities Management, Real Estate and Logistics. Strong contracting acumen with experience in negotiating complex contracts including but not limited to Master Services Agreements. Strong understanding of the supplier, materials & services sourcing process with experience in RFx development and execution. Strong understanding of data analytics, category management, project, and performance management Expertise in procurement processes, technology, and systems (such as Ariba, Icertis), contract and supplier analysis and management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier diversity, strategic planning, and integrated supply chain. Demonstrated ability to partner with and manage internal stakeholders up to some senior leaders within a highly matrixed organization, working across cross-functional, cross-organizational teams. Proficiency in English

Location: hyderabad, IN

Posted Date: 3/12/2025