Develop and manage business partner relationships with market leadership and functional business partners Develop robust and collaborative relationships with business partners and work closely alongside them to deeply understand their needs and align Procurement strategies accordingly Continuously provide data-driven insights to business partners that help them to achieve their goals and overcome business challenges Drive co-ownership of initiatives and accountability based on agreed upon category strategies Development of market-specific category strategies that are best in class and consider market nuances as needed to drive outcomes for the business Collaborate with the Global Category Lead and business partners to ensure category strategies are effectively supporting business outcomes such as product launch, in-line product growth, upcoming LOEs, and data and insights. Develop a deep knowledge of contract terms and conditions, negotiation best practices and BMS Standard Operating Procedures 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 Coordinate closely with business stakeholders, procurement partners and subject matter experts such as legal and others (Cybersecurity / IT, Data Privacy, Quality, etc. as applicable) to incorporate feedback to ensure timely, compliant, and effective facilitation of contracts Ensure preferred suppliers exist for each category of spend and manage compliance Manage escalations from the business and coordinate with Suppliers on behalf of the business to develop solutions or performance improvement plans Support strategic initiatives at the market level B.S./B.A. Business Level in English & Japanese Self-motivation and mindset for growth through continuous learning Minimum of 6-8 years of business experience Minimum of 5-6 years of multi-disciplined procurement experience Experience leading and participating on cross-functional and/or global teams Developing partnerships with internal stakeholders Data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills Procurement process knowledge, negotiation, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning and integrated supply chain experience Expertise in contract construction, terms and conditions, with strong preference for working knowledge of facilitating, drafting and negotiating buy-side and other in-scope contracts in the pharma/biotech industry Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy to convey information and influence others with a strong customer focus Demonstrates a high level of adaptability in dealing with ambiguous and complex work environment and balances multiples demands on role in a responsive and professional manner M.S./M.B.A. Professional certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM). 5 years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience Membership in Professional Associations, e.g. ISM