About the role

Vice President, PDS Procurement leading procurement strategy for Bristol Myers Squibb's product development supply. Defining global category strategy and managing supplier relationships in a highly regulated environment.

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.
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.

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
Master’s degree (M.S./M.B.A.) (Preferred)
Professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM) (Preferred)
Recognized external leadership through industry forums or professional associations (Preferred)

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) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
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.