Associate Director, Agile Sourcing, Strategy and Operations
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Princeton
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at
Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely
interesting work happens every day, in every department. From
optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell
therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and
the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the
importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We
offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs
that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their
goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: .The
Associate Director, Agile Sourcing, Strategy & Operations will be
responsible for the functional strategy and project portfolio for
Procurement's Agile Sourcing (AS) sub-function. The role will
support the development of strategies to optimize the procurement
sourcing and contracting processes and drive operational
excellence. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional
teams ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This person
will be responsible for leading and managing complex projects
within the organization. The role will also support the evolving
Procurement priorities, data and performance tracking. Major
Responsibilities and Accountabilities : Project Management
- Coordinating internal resources across functions for the
flawless execution of projects.
- Ensuring that all commitments are delivered on-time, within
scope and within budget.
- Developing project scope and objectives, involving all relevant
stakeholders and communicating and tracking effectively.
- Developing a detailed project plan to track progress.
- Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools
and techniques.
- Performing risk management and identifying mitigations to
minimize project risks.
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive project
documentation.
- Facilitating and leading leadership calls with appropriate
meeting etiquette and executive level presentations. Sourcing
Strategy Development
- Develop and implement progressive sourcing and contracting
strategies to meet procurement's and business needs and drive
efficiencies (operational, cost, etc.).
- Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify
opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing and contracting
strategies with organizational goals and objectives.Agile
Methodologies
- Apply agile principles and practices to sourcing, contracting
and procurement processes to enhance flexibility and
responsiveness.
- Support cross-functional teams in Agile Sourcing ensuring
timely and effective execution of sourcing and contracting
initiatives.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
within the Agile Sourcing team.Operational Excellence
- Develop and implement best practices and standard operating
procedures for sourcing and procurement activities.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track
progress and identify areas for improvement.Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing,
contracting and procurement activities.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in
Agile Sourcing service delivery
- Ensure robust risk management practices are embedded in all
sourcing and contracting processes.Qualifications Minimum
Requirements
- Minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in project management,
procurement, or related field with at least 3 years in a leadership
role.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies,
tools, and best practices with a proven track record of
successfully managing complex projects from initiation to
completion.
- Prior internal stakeholder management experience and strong
virtual team participation.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft
Project, JIRA, Asana).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions in a
highly matrixed organization global setting.Preferred
Qualifications
- M.S./M.B.A.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or
equivalent is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM).#LI-HybridIf you
come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up
with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be
one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single
vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through
science--- , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that
goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our
individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture,
promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of
passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and
integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our
colleagues.On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure
that determines where an employee is required to conduct their
work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design,
field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you
are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of
your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at
your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a
hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned
facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an
essential job function and is critical to collaboration,
innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For
field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically
travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to
attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job
function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with
disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process,
reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace
accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you
require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this
application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your
inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If
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