Associated Director - Flexible Sourcing - SOURCING EXCELLENCE

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. At the core of that mission are the talented individuals who contribute their “unique” skillsets to help us drive innovation and deliver truly life-changing drugs for our patients. As we continue to pursue that mission, we’re looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. What unique gene will you bring?

This role is responsible for overseeing the flexible sourcing capability and Analyst Development Program within the Sourcing Excellence function. This role will work closely with Sourcing Excellence (SE) cross-functional leaders to provide agility to the Operating Model while building the functional talent pipeline a targeted rotational program (including all sourcing functions and contracting). Additionally, this role will be expected oversee a large book of work spanning across multiple functions and prioritize allocation of flexible resources in a high quality, effective, and efficient manner. This role is ultimately accountable for ensuring resources are meeting the required competencies for SE roles and employing leading practices on a fit-for-purpose basis.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:


Manage team of flexible sourcing resources and oversee Analyst Development Program

Lead the hiring, performance evaluation, management and development planning of assigned Sourcing Excellence employees, and mentor junior staff in the organization

Develop or utilize criteria for evaluating performance and excellence in delivery of services

Ensure individuals to receive broad exposure to categories, while adhering to standard processes, methodologies, and tools

Manage the allocation of sourcing generalists across functions by analyzing historical demand and shifts in projected capacity requirements / book of work





Work collaboratively with dedicated SE leads to ensure that flexible resources are maximizing delivery, while absorbing the processes/details behind each sourcing activity to drive consistency in deliverables

Proactively connect teams, networks and individuals in order to increase performance of resources

Ensure resources properly develop skills to leverage standard templates and tools





Identify and launch continuous improvement initiatives related to the flexible sourcing capability

Lead and participate in organizational cross-functional development such as process improvement, capabilities development efforts, continuous innovation programs

Champion process improvements, recommending new ways of working to improve processes and embed new systems in the function and across Sourcing Excellence





Drive periodic reports of progress and compliance activities for SS&P SE Leadership in order to better the Flexible Sourcing Pool, given the experiences each resource has while completing their day-to-day tasks and overall rotation through SE teams

Define performance targets for flexible sourcing capability and drive accountability against targets


Qualifications:


B.S./B.A. (Business, Science or Engineering is desirable)

Minimum of 6- 8 years’ work experience with at least 5-7 years procurement or relevant experience.

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience with Sourcing Execution management applied to large and global organizations such as BMS

Strong leadership, communications (written/verbal) project management, analytical, problem solving, organization, presentation and facilitation skills

Experience managing or facilitating cross functional teams

Translate business requirements to system-based solution and implement to improve business performance.

Demonstrated project leadership experience, while being flexibility to meet multiple demands and changing priorities


Preferred Qualifications:


Master’s Degree

Hands-on experience leading process improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma or Lean; professional certification.

Demonstrated record of leadership role in key initiatives or managing direct reports

Ability to influence multiple groups including senior leadership.

Excellent problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills.

Act as a trusted advisor for multi-disciplinary teams throughout the business continuity planning lifecycle.


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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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