Senior Manager, Procurement, Direct Materials – Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb

Senior Manager, Procurement developing global strategies for direct materials in Cell Therapy. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing and supplier relationships.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,760 - $170,568 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing category strategies, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship development. Proficient in procurement processes, contract management, and strategic planning within the context of Cell Therapy and Biologics.

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Category ManagementSupplier Relationship DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsFinancial AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Procurement Process KnowledgeContract ManagementMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningProcess RedesignPerformance MeasurementData/Information ManagementRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementMake/Buy Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team CollaborationUser-Centric ApproachRelationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Negotiations Training

Industry Keywords

Cell TherapyBiologicsSupply ChainBusiness GrowthMarket Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop global category strategies with regional / market variations that define how purchasing will be done for a given spend category.
Define buying channels and purchasing policies to drive compliance and adherence to category strategy, with a user-centric approach.
Develop a 3–5-year strategic plan to realize category targets.
Lead and / or support major category initiatives including end-to-end process optimization, make / buy analysis and recommendations, risk management and mitigation, and identification of external innovation.
Negotiate supply agreements and facilitate negotiation of other agreements as needed. (eg CDA's, Quality Agreements, etc)
Develop business engagement plan and ensure stakeholder priorities and needs are incorporated into functional objectives.
Support business growth by providing market insights and subject matter expertise to key Business Partners ranging from scientists to operations and quality teams.
Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and alliances with select suppliers through Supplier Relationship Development programs.
Develop preferred suppliers within a category of spend and manage compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum education of a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of business experience, preferably with multi-disciplined procurement experience or related category domain experience is required.
Experience participating on cross-functional and/or global teams.
Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills.
Procurement process knowledge, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier management, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience.
Preferred Requirements M.S., M.B.A., M.A., or equivalent master’s degree in science, business administration, operations management, engineering, finance, or another technical field.
Experience in Cell Therapy and/or Biologics.
Negotiations training with demonstrated results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
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.