Associate Director, Supplier Relationship Management

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland:

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.

Ireland is home to External manufacturing’s global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO’s) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network.

This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare.

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role:

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit on a permanent contract an Associate Director, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), to join our External Manufacturing Group. Reporting to the Senior Director, API External Manufacturing, the Associate Director, SRM is accountable for the oversight, relationship management and contract monitoring for the strategically important relationship with a key CMO to ensure uninterrupted supply of BMS Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Contract Monitor for the assigned business.
• Drive and track performance within the CMOs to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement to optimizing value. Responsible for reviewing and communicating CMO performance metrics and the development of the improvement plans as warranted.
• Ensure the successful resolution of all issues that may impact timely supply of product and/or contractual obligations.
• Develop and execute operational Budgets for the assigned CMOs and ensure alignment with External Manufacturing’s goals and objectives. Collaborate with Finance for product cost standards, variances.
• Manage, initiate and optimize positive strategic relations with the assigned CMOs through structured supplier relationship models. Lead Business Review and/or Strategic steering governance
• Develop and execute CMO specific strategies and processes
• Proactively identify supply risks and create and execute strategies to avoid or minimize their impact
• Accountable for CMO’ Business Continuity Risk Assessment
• Ensure Projects executed at the assigned CMOs are delivered in line with BMS requirements.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships within External Manufacturing as well as within the wider GMS/BMS network, in order to improve organizational efficiency
• Promote team development, foster teamwork and build relationships within the Virtual Plant Team as well as within the wider GMS/BMS organization

Key Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have obtained a BSc in Engineering, chemistry, pharmacy or related sciences and ideally will have a complementary qualification with a MBA, CPM or Project Management Certification.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or related industry is required.
• The SRM must possess an in-depth understanding of strategic sourcing methodology, together with a demonstrated knowledge of suppliers and industry trends.
• Previous negotiation, financial, project and or resource management experience will be an advantage.
• The role demands strong, concise communication skills with an ability to influence and negotiate whilst working across various levels of organization.

Why you should apply:

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops lead