Associate Specialist Procurement- Hybrid

Merck & Co. • West Point, PA

421d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Specialist Procurement role is integral to the Global Sourcing Management Group, focusing on efficient sourcing practices and the execution of a comprehensive end-to-end sourcing process. This position involves collaboration with business stakeholders to understand requirements, identifying and assessing suppliers, conducting RFx evaluations, and finalizing contracts. The role supports category procurement efforts and ensures effective management of sourcing activities to optimize costs and enhance supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Sourcing and/or Contracting experience.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of business processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of compliant sourcing and contracting processes.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of SAP Ariba system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with peers from other S&C Hubs to ensure knowledge sharing.
• Resolves issues and effectively handles requests to ensure business stakeholder and category team satisfaction.
• Understands category strategy roadmaps and requirements to ensure S&C processes are effectively designed.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the business stakeholder experience.
• Demonstrates tactical and strategic thinking in supporting the business through procurement.
• Manages execution of RFx projects with values up to $5 million.
• Responsible for the end-to-end compliance contract management process with 3rd parties.
• Completes internal and external 3rd party risk assessments prior to contracting.
• Communicates outcomes of risk assessments and informs stakeholders about proposed mitigation strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED