Shunsuke Abe
About Shunsuke Abe
Shunsuke Abe is the Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement for the APAC region at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing across multiple regions.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Shunsuke Abe holds the position of Director for the APAC region in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Bristol Myers Squibb. His role involves overseeing procurement strategies and ensuring the successful sourcing of materials across the Asia-Pacific region. Abe's extensive experience in strategic sourcing helps him manage complex procurement operations and negotiations efficiently.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to his current role, Shunsuke Abe served as the Global Procurement Site Lead for Japan, Korea, and Taiwan at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Tokyo, Japan, from 2018 to 2020, he played a key role in managing procurement activities and leadership for these key regions. His tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb is marked by his contributions to the company's global procurement strategies and operational efficiency.
Experience at Sanofi
Shunsuke Abe worked at Sanofi as Head of Scientific & Clinical Procurement for the JPAC region in 2018. Although his tenure lasted only two months, he was previously with Sanofi from 2015 to 2018 in a similar role, focusing on the Japanese market. His responsibilities included managing procurement processes for scientific and clinical materials, and his leadership helped streamline operations within these critical sectors.
Career at Sony Mobile Communications
Shunsuke Abe's career at Sony Mobile Communications spanned several roles from 2011 to 2015. He started as a Strategic Buyer from 2011 to 2012, transitioning to a Contract and Partner Manager from 2012 to 2013, and later as a Senior Global Business Manager from 2013 to 2015. Throughout these roles, Abe contributed to the company's strategic sourcing initiatives and managed vital supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
Educational Background
Shunsuke Abe earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from グロービス経営大学院 between 2012 and 2017. Abe also holds a degree in International Politics, Economy, and Business from 青山学院大学, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. His educational background in international politics and business complements his extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.