Assoc. Dir., MRO Services Procurement

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled global category manager to join our Site Services Procurement team as an Associate Director to look after manufacturing equipment maintenance, repairs and operations services (“MRO services”) globally. This is a newly created position. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies and initiatives, and the relationship and performance management of strategic suppliers of MRO Services globally. You will work closely with our Company Manufacturing Division , the Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES) Organization and our Global Capital Procurement department. Your expertise will drive cost efficiencies, mitigate risks, and foster innovation through strategic sourcing and supplier management. You will be a member of a collaborative, international team dedicated to ensuring the effective acquisition of critical site services that support our company’s mission to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines worldwide. If you thrive in a complex, global setting, fast paced environment and are passionate about making a meaningful impact through strategic procurement, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, supply chain management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering or manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience, with experience in MRO services and experience as a category lead across multiple sites.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing category strategies that deliver cost savings and operational improvements.
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and supplier governance across multiple stakeholders.
• Project Management skills and experience, with proven track record of leading sourcing initiatives, from initiation to successful implementation.
• Effective communication skills to clearly convey ideas and collaborate across global teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships and network with all different chains of command in the organization.
• Ability to lead transformational initiatives and influence cross-functional teams to adopt new ways of working.
• Autonomy and ability to work self-directed.
• Willingness to find answers to problems and challenges on their own, and through connectivity with internal and external collaborative outlets.
• Comfortable working within international, remote teams.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Adaptability
• Commercial Contract Negotiations
• Data Analytics
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Global Sourcing Strategies
• Inventory Control Management
• Packaging Procurement
• Production Planning
• Raw Material Sourcing
• Results-Oriented
• Risk Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategic Thinking
• Supply Chain Processes
• Vendor Management

Nice To Haves

• Master, MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience working with or in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for MRO Services, at global level as well as at regional and local level, primarily in the US and Ireland where our company has its largest manufacturing footprint.
• Lead cross functional teams through the Sourcing Management Process at global level as well as at regional and local level. Drive competitive sourcing events (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs), and support vendor selection, commercial negotiation and contracting.
• Support and implement Supplier Relationship Management with key suppliers to maximize supplier performance, ensure contract compliance and delivery of contractual commitments, and optimize supplier capabilities to address business requirements.
• Drive cost savings and value generation, tier 1 and tier 2 supplier diversity and scope 3 emissions reduction through strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.

Benefits

• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees