Brian Whitlock
About Brian Whitlock
Brian Whitlock is the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement R&D at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with a background in procurement and research operations across multiple companies.
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Brian Whitlock is the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement R&D at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, he works from Princeton, NJ, in a hybrid capacity.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Brian Whitlock currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement R&D at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He oversees Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) procedures, including risk assessments and the application of metrics and KPIs. Furthermore, he fosters an environment of continuous improvement through Strategic Category Management (SCM) and aligns projects with business objectives across various units.
Career Background
Brian Whitlock has an extensive career in procurement and operations. Before his current role, he held multiple positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb, including Executive Director - Global Procurement R&D, Director - Global Procurement R&D, and other roles focused on strategic sourcing. He also worked at Amgen as Director of Research Operations and held various strategic sourcing roles. Early in his career, Whitlock worked in different managerial roles at Covance Laboratories Limited.
Educational Background
Brian Whitlock has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from George Mason University, obtained between 1998 and 2003.
Strategic Initiatives at Bristol-Myers Squibb
As part of his ongoing role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Brian Whitlock has implemented a rolling 3-year strategic plan. This plan aligns projects with the business objectives of the Research & Development, Global Product Development & Supply, and Commercial units. His work emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging his extensive knowledge of the product value chain to provide cross-functional strategic insights.