Senior Manager, Procurement, Direct Materials - Cell Therapy

Role: Senior Manager, Procurement for Direct Materials supporting Bristol Myers Squibb's Cell Therapy division, responsible for developing and executing category strategies to meet quality, cost, and supply needs for internal and external manufacturing and testing. Responsibilities include creating global and regional sourcing plans, defining purchasing policies, leading strategic initiatives (e.g., process optimization, risk mitigation), negotiating supply agreements, and fostering supplier relationships. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 5+ years in procurement, preferably with experience in biologics or cell therapy; expertise in category management, supplier engagement, and contract negotiation; experience with cross-functional teams and supply chain processes. Preferred: Master’s degree in science, business, or engineering; negotiation skills with proven results; knowledge of cell therapy or biologics. High-value specifics: supporting biologics/cell therapy, manufacturing, testing materials; involvement in strategic planning over 3–5 years; global scope with regional variations; stakeholder engagement from scientists to operations. Work setup: role involves on-site or hybrid work, with specific occupancy requirements based on role classification.