Analyst III, GPS Indirect Agile Sourcing [T500-15954]

Description: The Analyst III, 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. The Analyst III, GPS Indirect Agile Sourcing will build an understanding of BMS’s global, end-to-end value chain as it relates to the categories in focus. Key responsibilities include owning and driving implementation of simple to 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 contracting across different markets including but not limited to in Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end implementation of Sourcing and Contracting Strategy:

• 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), pricing analyses, and contract negotiations.
• 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, 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 BMS’s global, end-to- end value chain as it relates to the categories in focus.
• Lead Book of Work review meetings with category management and/or regional procurement teams together potential projects, prioritize them and align on timelines, remove barriers to execution, escalations as needed.

• Analyze contracts to generate insights for category leads and leadership, empowering Supplier Relationship management efforts with highly strategic suppliers. 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.

• 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.

• B.S. / B.A. (Business, Science or Engineering is desirable)
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience with at least 3 years procurement or relevant experience. Preferred category experience includes Capital Engineering & Equipment, Logistics, Utilities, Facilities Services, EH&S, and Real State
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of Engineering and Construction Processes along with knowledge of the Capital Projects Process is highly preferred.
• Procurement Experience within biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred.
• Strong contracting acumen with experience in negotiating complex contracts such as global Master Services Agreements
• Expertise in procurement processes, technology, and systems (such as Ariba, Icertis, SAP), 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.
• Strong problem-solving skills, exceptional communication skills, and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of data analytics, category management, and project management
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written.