Associate Director, Procurement, Summit Site Lead

BMS is seeking a permanent Site Procurement Lead for its multi-product Cell‑Therapy manufacturing facility in Summit, NJ. Reporting to the Director, Cell‑Therapy Internal Operational Lead, this role will oversee sourcing for local/regional direct bio process materials, indirect materials, capital equipment, and related services.

• Ensure continuity of direct material supply for cGMP manufacturing operations by managing suppliers and engaging with site stakeholders and global support teams.

• Focus on strategic value capture at the site level, including spend segmentation, risk identification, and savings opportunities through supplier re‑negotiation.

• Ensure value capture visibility through Sievo, participating in bi‑weekly update sessions to report to leadership.

• Establish and maintain recurring discussions with the Site GM and lead Supplier Relationship Management programs in alignment with Category Leads and Site Stakeholder teams.

• Achieve and exceed metrics such as value beyond savings, purchase price variance (PPV), receipt to promise (RTP), inventory, and invoicing compliance.

• Lead efforts for standardization of raw materials and consumables, driving cost savings through alternate/secondary sourcing.

• Develop and execute regional sub‑category strategies and capital investment strategies, ensuring compliance and governance on major capital projects.

• Provide leadership to department personnel executing sourcing events and lead the annual budget process for site operations with a focus on locally sourced and indirect materials.

• Support cGMP or Finance audit activities, elevate supply‑related audit requests, and lead site‑based risk assessments and business continuity processes.

• Manage procure to pay transactions, enforce policies and internal controls, support end‑users, and govern sourcing activities and approvals.

• Oversee contract management, creation of legal documents, and support LOIs, SOWs, and MSAs across the site and network.

• Recruit, manage, and develop a team of procurement operations personnel, creating a strategic vision to achieve best‑in‑class site objectives for supply and services.

• Minimum education of a B.S./B.A. in science, engineering, or business is required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of multi‑disciplined procurement experience is required. Preferred experience in a technical, operational, or business role within a relevant industry. Prior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred.

• Proficiency with SAP and/or other ERP systems is preferred.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

• Strong customer service orientation with excellent analytic, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated independence with minimal supervision from senior management.

New Brunswick - NJ - US: $161,250 - $195,391

Summit East - NJ - US: $161,250 - $195,391

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job‑related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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…