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Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS Vice President, PDS Procurement - Devens MA in Devens, Massachusetts
470326BR
Auto req ID:
470326BR
Company:
Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS
Job Code:
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Job Description:
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Role: Vice President, PDS Procurement
The Vice President, PDS Procurement is a senior enterprise leader responsible for defining and executing procurement strategy in support of BMS’s Product Development & Supply (PDS) organization. This role provides end‑to‑end leadership across category strategy, supplier relationship management, OneProc (site procurement), Agile Sourcing integration, and digital enablement to ensure speed, resilience, compliance, and value delivery across the development and manufacturing lifecycle.
As a member of the Global Procurement Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the PDS Leadership Team, the VP, PDS Procurement drives operating‑model transformation, supplier ecosystem strategy, and capability uplift to support an increasingly complex portfolio and modality mix.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute a 3–5 year PDS Procurement strategy aligned to portfolio priorities, modality complexity, and end‑to‑end product lifecycle needs.
Serve as a senior advisor to PDS LT, Global Procurement SLT, and enterprise leaders, providing market, supplier, and risk insights.
Lead global category strategy across Product Development, External Manufacturing, Direct Materials, Capital & Engineering, Packaging, and Logistics.
Establish and govern clear global, above‑site, and site‑level accountabilities, ensuring a consistent “one BMS voice” to suppliers.
Own and evolve Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), including segmentation, executive governance, performance management, and value realization.
Drive proactive supplier risk and resilience strategies, including dual sourcing, contingency planning, and data‑based supplier assessments.
Set direction for OneProc (Site Procurement) and Agile Sourcing operating models, ensuring clarity of roles, handoffs, and governance.
Champion digital, data, and AI enablement (e.g., Project Nexus, analytics, automation) to improve visibility, decision quality, and cycle times.
Establish enterprise‑level performance metrics and dashboards covering value delivery, risk, compliance, service quality, and speed.
Own PDS Procurement budget, investment prioritization, and workforce strategy, including global delivery mix decisions.
Build and lead a high‑performing global organization, with strong succession planning, leadership development, and capability uplift.
Position Title:
Vice President, PDS Procurement - Devens MA
Job Category:
Management
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelors
City*:
Devens
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.)
15+ years of progressive business experience, including 12+ years in senior procurement or supply chain leadership roles
Proven experience leading global, cross‑functional organizations in highly regulated environments
Deep expertise in category management, supplier management, contracting, risk management, and financial analysis
Experience supporting Product Development, External Manufacturing, and/or complex capital programs
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (M.S./M.B.A.)
Professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM)
Recognized external leadership through industry forums or professional associations
Critical Skills & Competencies
Strategic & Enterprise Leadership
Enterprise‑level thinking across portfolio, modality, and network trade‑offs
Executive presence with ability to influence PDS LT, Quality, MS&T, Supply Chain, and Finance
Board‑ and ELT‑ready communication and decision framing
Category & Supplier Excellence
Experience managing complex, regulated categories (e.g., CDMOs, biologics, cell therapy, sterile DP, capital programs)
Advanced supplier risk, resilience, and continuity planning capabilities
Ability to shift from asset‑specific sourcing to category‑ and network‑level strategies
Operating Model & Change Leadership
Expertise in operating‑model design, role clarity, and decision rights
Experience scaling Agile / CoE‑based delivery models
Strong change management and stakeholder alignment skills
Digital, Data & AI Fluency
Demonstrated leadership in digital transformation, AI enablement, and automation
Ability to translate complex or fragmented data into actionable insights
Comfort operating in regulated environments with AI‑enabled workflows
People & Culture Leadership
Track record of building and leading high‑performing global teams
Commitment to capability development in category strategy, business acumen, and digital fluency
Strong coaching, talent development, and succession planning skills
Success Measures
Delivery of PDS and enterprise procurement value (cost, speed, risk mitigation, resilience)
Alignment of procurement outcomes to PDS portfolio and launch priorities
Supplier performance, innovation, and continuity outcomes
Compliance, audit readiness, and governance effectiveness
Strength of talent pipeline, engagement, and succession readiness
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Compensation Overview:
$286,710 - $347,419
State*:
Massachusetts
Salary Range:
$100,000