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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland
Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, haematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units. Many of the global business services, including the European Treasury Centre, Market Supply Operations and Commercial Operations have a presence in Ireland.
Ireland is also 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.
Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.
For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie.
Job function
The Associate Director for Purchasing and Inventory will lead and oversee the procurement and inventory control functions to ensure the seamless supply of materials and products on the Cruiserath Campus. This role involves developing and implementing and continually improving purchasing processes, optimizing inventory levels. The Associate Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production schedules, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills to effectively manage the purchasing and inventory management processes for the Cruiserath Campus.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for leading the buyer / planner, inventory management, and customer planning teams for the Cruiserath Campus and provide guidance and support to ensure development of a high performing team.
- Work closely with cross functional teams in BMS to ensure teams to align purchasing and inventory activities with production schedules.
- Oversee inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
- Implement and monitor inventory management systems and procedures.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinate with finance and accounting departments to manage budgets and financial reporting related to procurement and inventory.
- Accountable for the delivery of budget process for Supply Chain on an annual cycle
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement and inventory management processes.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Analyse data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Conduct training sessions for team members on procurement and inventory management procedures and systems.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Accountable for the development and performance of purchasing KPIs and analytics in line with BMS digital strategy.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or service.
Designee
This position can be a designee for the Immediate Supervisor/ Manager in appropriate circumstances.
Designee Responsibilities
The designee can act on behalf or in place of the Immediate Supervisor/ Manager in the full range of Department activities provided the selected Immediate Supervisor/ Manager is satisfied of the capability of the designee to do so and appropriate advance consultation has taken place.
Required Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities against ambitious timelines. Strong project management ability.
- Works well in a team environment.
- Ability to manage and motivate a dynamic team.
- Excellent math and computer skills required, including general Microsoft Office.
- Good knowledge of computerized production and inventory control systems (SAP) as well as manufacturing execution systems (MES), QMS and documentation practices.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate to multiple levels within the company.
Required Qualifications and Desired Experience
- B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business or Science related discipline. A master’s degree is a plus.
- A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain role with experience in Production, Planning, Scheduling, and Inventory Control.
- Experience and knowledge in Biologics Manufacturing is preferred.
- Knowledgeable on current data management techniques.
- Relevant industry certifications are desirables (APICS – CSCP/CPIM).
What’s important to us
Employees are expected to display the BMS Values, which move us toward our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases:
- Passion : Our dedication to learning and excellence helps us to deliver exceptional results.
- Innovation: We pursue disruptive and bold solutions for patients.
- Urgency: We move together with speed and quality because patients are waiting.
- Accountability: We all own BMS’ success and strive to be transparent and deliver on our commitments.
- Integrity: We demonstrate ethics, integrity and quality in everything we do for patients, customers and colleagues.
- Inclusion: We embrace diversity and foster an environment where we can all work together at our full potential.
We have a passion for tackling the toughest diseases, which inspires innovation and speed in our daily work and a sense of accountability to the patients we serve.
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 leaders and values its employees.
- You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package
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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.
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
BMS has a diverse 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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