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The Associate Director will serve as a strategic procurement leader for Primary Market Research (PMR) and Competitive Intelligence (CI) categories. This role combines business partnering, category strategy development, and supplier relationship management to optimize procurement processes and deliver measurable value across Commercial and Insights organizations.

You will design and execute a multi-year category strategy that governs purchasing channels, compliance policies, and supplier engagement models. The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging market intelligence to drive innovation and ensure alignment with business priorities.

Major Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Category Strategy Development

Define buying channels, compliance frameworks, and governance for PMR & CI procurement.
Develop and maintain a 3-year strategic roadmap with clear KPIs and value targets.
Conduct make vs. buy analysis, risk assessments, and cost optimization initiatives.
Implement supplier segmentation and preferred supplier programs to enhance efficiency.

Market Research & Competitive Intelligence Expertise

Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging methodologies, and supplier innovations.
Provide market intelligence reports to inform sourcing decisions and stakeholder strategies.
Benchmark supplier capabilities and pricing models to ensure competitive advantage.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Establish strategic partnerships with global/regional suppliers.
Implement performance scorecards, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement plans.
Negotiate contracts that balance cost, quality, and innovation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

Act as a trusted advisor to Commercial Insights & Brand Teams.
Internal stakeholders: Commercial Insights, Brand Teams, Strategic Sourcing, Analytics.
External stakeholders: Global and regional suppliers, market research agencies, CI vendors.

Continuous Improvement & Technology Enablement

Digital procurement tools and automation for sourcing and contracting.
Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through process re-engineering and analytics.
Lead innovation workshops with suppliers and internal teams to identify new value levers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education of a BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Procurement, or related field is required. MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
Seven (7) years of procurement, category management or Market Research/Competitive Intelligence experience is required. Market Research/Competitive Intelligence Category Management is preferred.
Proven experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
Strong stakeholder management, data-driven decision-making, and project leadership skills.
Experience leading global cross-functional teams and managing complex budgets.
Familiarity with market research methodologies, competitive intelligence practices, and procurement technology platforms is preferred.

If 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.

Compensation Overview

Princeton - NJ - US: $161,250 - $195,391

Tampa - FL - 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.

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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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

Responsibilities

BMS has an 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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility 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.

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