Assoc. Dir., MRO Services Procurement

MSD

13d•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 MRO services globally. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies and initiatives, and the relationship and performance management of strategic suppliers for manufacturing equipment maintenance, operations and repairs services (“MRO Services”) globally. You will work closely with our Company's Manufacturing Division and Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES) Organization, including their business leaders. Your expertise will drive cost efficiencies, mitigate risks, and foster innovation through strategic sourcing and supplier management. You will be 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 procurement experience, with experience in MRO services (manufacturing equipment maintenance, operations and repairs services) and experience as a category lead across multiple sites.
Proven track record of developing category strategies that deliver cost savings and operational improvements.
Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and 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

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

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for manufacturing equipment maintenance, operations and repairs services (“MRO Services”), at global level as well as at regional and local level, primarily in 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.