Advertising Procurement - Senior Specialist

Merck & Co. • Rahway, NJ

103d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible to lead the Decideware platform enterprise wide and support the sourcing of creative agency services, within Marketing Procurement supporting the total category spend of $450M. This role reports to the Associate Director of Procurement for Creative Agencies. The candidate will support the redevelopment of the Decideware platform and the procurement requirements to implement the tool globally. This will include platform strategy, global category management, surveys, scope shells, rate card management, risk management, stakeholder management, and supplier value management within the creatives category. Primary activities include but not limited to: Support category management and sourcing across Advertising Procurement in the US/Global. Develop and implement global sourcing strategies leveraging the Supply Strategy Council (SSC) framework. Lead cross-functional teams through the sourcing process and provide strategy oversight for local category components. Lead Decideware platform initiatives including strategy, functionality, change management, and training. Manage Scope Management, Surveys, Rate Card Management, and stakeholder engagement within Decideware. Negotiate supplier contracts from initial review to execution. Develop and execute RFIs/RFPs aligned with strategic goals. Manage procurement transactions and resolve PO and vendor issues. Implement Supplier Value Management to foster innovation and continuous improvement. Develop and sustain global stakeholder relationships with a service mindset. Deliver on key metrics including savings, supplier diversity, ESG integration, and business continuity. Support diversity initiatives within the company and supplier base.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree Required
• 5-7 years of Procurement, Business Management and / or Marketing specific experience
• Agile mindset, ability to learn quickly and connect the dots
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and support multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity required
• Demonstrates solid leadership capabilities, with strengths in collaboration, written and verbal communications, and cross-functional teamwork
• Adaptability
• Advertising
• Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations
• Business-To-Business (B2B) Sales
• Communications Support
• Cultural Awareness
• Financial Accounting Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Operations
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Global Product Management
• Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory
• IT Demand Management
• Marketing
• Oral Communications
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Prioritization
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Purchasing Management
• Quantitative Analytics
• Requisition Management
• Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Support category management and sourcing across Advertising Procurement in the US/Global.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies leveraging the Supply Strategy Council (SSC) framework.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the sourcing process and provide strategy oversight for local category components.
• Lead Decideware platform initiatives including strategy, functionality, change management, and training.
• Manage Scope Management, Surveys, Rate Card Management, and stakeholder engagement within Decideware.
• Negotiate supplier contracts from initial review to execution.
• Develop and execute RFIs/RFPs aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage procurement transactions and resolve PO and vendor issues.
• Implement Supplier Value Management to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and sustain global stakeholder relationships with a service mindset.
• Deliver on key metrics including savings, supplier diversity, ESG integration, and business continuity.
• Support diversity initiatives within the company and supplier base.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees