Senior Manager, Commercial, Agile Sourcing

Role overview: The Senior Manager, Commercial, Agile Sourcing will be part of a team responsible for contributing to and overseeing the delivery of source-to-contract operations across the Commercial categories, with a focus on Commercial Distribution. The Senior Manager will lead a team of resources to ensure effective sourcing, negotiating, contracting and purchasing activities to optimize buying power and achieve procurement outcomes in support of the company's goals. This position reports to the Associate Director, Agile Sourcing.

• Procurement and Contracting Fundamentals
• People Management
• Project and Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning & Organization
• Future Oriented Growth Mindset
• Strong Mission & Values Alignment
• Company & Industry Expertise

• On-board, lead, manage and develop a team of professionals in support of source-to-contract operations across the Commercial categories
• Assist direct reports with professional development planning and enable flexibility across Agile Sourcing organization to foster cross-functional proficiencies of resources and procurement categories
• Assist in the creation of training materials leveraging a deep knowledge of contract terms and conditions, negotiation best practices and BMS Standard Operating Procedures
• Provide proactive feedback and be a hands-on manager who provides close leadership and support to their team
• Oversee and lead the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process in support of operations across the commercial categories
• Act as an expert facilitator to fully manage and lead complex sourcing events from end-to-end (RFI/RFP): lead the preparation and solicitation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals; evaluate competitive offerings; assess supplier product and pricing information; conduct negotiations and communicate decision externally
• Act as an expert facilitator to drive and manage the contract through the contract life cycle from understanding the deal to drafting, negotiation and managing redlines through finalization, distribution, signatures and storage
• Coordinate closely with business stakeholders, procurement partners and subject matter experts (e.g., legal, Cybersecurity/IT, Data Privacy, Quality) to incorporate feedback for timely, compliant and effective contract facilitation
• Maintain awareness of pre-contracting steps, including underlying BMS policies and procedures related to the contracts and the contracted activities within scope
• Act as escalation point within the Agile Sourcing team to provide guidance on substantive sourcing and contracting issues
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement for Source to Contract
• Review team performance and identify trends for continuous improvement to improve operational effectiveness, standardization and process simplification
• Partner and share best practices with the Agile Sourcing team to ensure business needs are met in a compliant and collaborative manner
• Work with procurement and legal to improve the contracting process, including updates to contract templates and guidance for negotiations
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives within procurement to strengthen contracting and sourcing outcomes

• B.S./B.A. in Sciences
• Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience in Commercial category procurement, sourcing and contracting, including familiarity with Master Services Agreements
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience managing a direct team, with ability to lead cross-functional, multi-cultural professionals
• Expertise in procurement process, agreement management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and supply chain experience
• Expertise in contract construction and terms and conditions; working knowledge of draft­ing and negotiating buy-side contracts in pharma/biotech
• Direct people management experience with growth mindset, mentoring and coaching, and a focus on developing others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy with a strong customer focus
• Adaptability in ambiguous and complex environments; ability to engage and inspire teams
• Strong leadership in cross-functional projects and problem-solving initiatives
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management technology (e.g., Icertis) to automate and streamline processes

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that values excellence, innovation, diversity and employee development
• You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package including annual bonus, pension contribution, health insurance, vacation days, and on-site facilities