Senior Manager, Procurement, Direct Materials - Cell Therapy

Role: Senior Manager, Procurement for Direct Materials supporting Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cell Therapy division, focusing on strategy development to meet quality, cost, and supply goals for internal and external manufacturing and testing materials. Responsibilities include creating global category strategies, defining purchasing policies, leading process optimization, negotiating supply agreements, and managing supplier relationships to maximize value. The role involves stakeholder engagement across R&D, manufacturing, and quality functions, ensuring compliance and supporting business growth through market insights and external innovation. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; at least 5 years of multi-disciplinary procurement or related experience, including cross-functional team participation and experience with supply chain, contract management, financial and market analysis. Preferred: advanced degrees (M.S., MBA), experience in Cell Therapy and biologics, and negotiation training. High-Value specifics include biologics/Cell Therapy, support for manufacturing and testing materials, and a focus on category management within biotech supply chains. The role is hybrid, with onsite requirements based on occupancy type, and may involve travel to support supplier development and stakeholder engagement.