Associate Director, Media Marketing Procurement (Hybrid - NJ or PA)

Merck & Co. • Rahway, NJ

128d • $126,500 - $199,100 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for regional category management and sourcing leadership of Media within Marketing Procurement, focused on a global mindset through collaboration with HH business partners as well as regional and/or local sourcing professionals in a matrix organization. The candidate will work with regional and local teams to support development and implementation of a sourcing strategy at a global level, leveraging a Supply Strategy Council (SSC) framework, while leading key initiative. In addition, the candidate will be responsible to establish and lead cross-functional teams through the sourcing process and to provide strategy oversight for regional and/or local components of the category. Day-to-day responsibilities of this role include identifying and managing key priorities: value creation, service delivery, foster innovation & digitalization & corporate social environmental responsibility. This individual requires a service mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain and or business-related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in strategic procurement, media procurement, marketing or related role.
• Strong analytical skills.
• In-depth subject matter expertise in the media field and current in industry trends and best practices.
• Proven success in developing and executing global or regional media sourcing strategies.
• Strong communications and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a wide variety of individuals, including senior management, stakeholders, team members, other departments and suppliers.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Negotiating with media/marketing agencies of record.
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates/leads teams of global, regional & local representatives to develop and implement strategic source plans.
• Ensures alignment on key initiatives and priorities for broader Marketing services categories.
• Identifies and engages with critical stakeholders and partners to define and meet or exceed business requirements.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to a wide range of business partners in the Marketing organization.
• Builds relationships with Global, International and Enterprise suppliers and manages key supplier performance.
• Ensures adequate inclusion of diversity suppliers in RFPs and contracts as applicable.
• Drives ongoing procurement activities pursuant to transactions and projects not in connection with SMP or strategy creation/execution.
• Designs, plans and implements actions and projects in connection with SMP or strategic goals.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree