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Vice President, PDS Procurement - Princeton NJ

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Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Job Description

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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.

Auto req ID

470324BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Management

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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

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

$286,710 - $347,419

City*

Princeton

State*

New Jersey

Job Code

Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Affiliate Sponsor

Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS

Salary Range

>$100,000

Salary : $100,000

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