Purchasing And Contract Analyst I

Working with Us 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. 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 . At BMS, digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology.  We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care. This position will manage IT purchase and renewal requests, facilitate and negotiate low to medium risk IT contracts, initiate requisitions for IT Purchase Orders and Service Orders, and manage the requests throughout the Order lifecycle. Facilitate referrals and communications to Legal, Global Procurement, Software Asset Management and requesters. If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Perform IT purchasing requests and contracting activities including contract processing and compliance, purchasing list management, requisition, purchase order, and invoice processing Route IT Purchase Order requests and IT contracts, including software & SaaS requests, for appropriate processing and approvals, ensuring compliance to BMS policies and procedures. Review, negotiate, and facilitate IT contracts, including software and SaaS contracts, from start to finish including signatures. Coordinate and facilitate communications between stakeholders, Legal, Global Procurement, Finance and Suppliers. Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on the processes for contracting, purchase orders and invoicing. Perform administrative tasks necessary to support the Software/SaaS purchase request and contracting processes.  Qualifications & Competencies Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, IT or related field. Familiarity with legal and financial aspects of IT procurement is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Legal and Financial Acumen - Basic knowledge of legal terms and financial processes related to procurement and contracting. Prior experience in procurement, contract management, or a similar role within a business or IT environment – preferred. Understanding of IT Service levels, software licensing models, purchase and invoice processes, particularly in IT – preferred. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and procurement and contract management systems (Ariba, SAP, and iCertis) and Service Now Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment. Identifies opportunities to improve and grow, balancing performance feedback and career development​. 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