Vice President, PDS Procurement (Product Development & Supply)

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Role: Vice President, PDS Procurement

The Vice President, PDS Procurement is a senior enterprise leader responsible for defining and executing procurement strategy in support of BMS’s Product Development & Supply (PDS) organization. This role provides end‑to‑end leadership across category strategy, supplier relationship management, OneProc (site procurement), Agile Sourcing integration, and digital enablement to ensure speed, resilience, compliance, and value delivery across the development and manufacturing lifecycle.

As a member of the Global Procurement Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the PDS Leadership Team, the VP, PDS Procurement drives operating‑model transformation, supplier ecosystem strategy, and capability uplift to support an increasingly complex portfolio and modality mix.

Key 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.

• Set direction for OneProc (Site Procurement) and Agile Sourcing operating models, ensuring clarity of roles, handoffs, and governance.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (M.S./M.B.A.)

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM)

• Recognized external leadership through industry forums or professional associations

Critical Skills & Competencies

Strategic & Enterprise Leadership

• Enterprise‑level thinking across portfolio, modality, and network trade‑offs

• Executive presence with ability to influence PDS LT, Quality, MS&T, Supply Chain, and Finance

• Board‑ and ELT‑ready communication and decision framing

Category & Supplier Excellence

• Experience managing complex, regulated categories (e.g., CDMOs, biologics, cell therapy, sterile DP, capital programs)

• Advanced supplier risk, resilience, and continuity planning capabilities

• Ability to shift from asset‑specific sourcing to category‑ and network‑level strategies

Operating Model & Change Leadership

• Expertise in operating‑model design, role clarity, and decision rights

• Experience scaling Agile / CoE‑based delivery models

• Strong change management and stakeholder alignment skills

Digital, Data & AI Fluency

• Demonstrated leadership in digital transformation, AI enablement, and automation

• Ability to translate complex or fragmented data into actionable insights

• Comfort operating in regulated environments with AI‑enabled workflows

People & Culture Leadership

• Track record of building and leading high‑performing global teams

• Commitment to capability development in category strategy, business acumen, and digital fluency

• Strong coaching, talent development, and succession planning skills

Success Measures

• Delivery of PDS and enterprise procurement value (cost, speed, risk mitigation, resilience)

• Alignment of procurement outcomes to PDS portfolio and launch priorities

• Supplier performance, innovation, and continuity outcomes

• Compliance, audit readiness, and governance effectiveness

• Strength of talent pipeline, engagement, and succession readiness

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$286,710 - $347,419

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. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

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 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.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. 

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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