Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme
Assoc Dir, Site Services Procurement Category Lead
Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Associate Director, Site Services Procurement Category Lead
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled global category manager to join our Site Services Procurement team as an Associate Director. Scope managed by the Site Services Procurement team include the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Program, all facility related services not under the IFM program, facility and infrastructure small projects, the MRO Integrator Program (spare parts used in maintenance and operation activities and stores management), production equipment maintenance and repair services, real estate services, various commodities such as industrial gases, furniture, waste management and environmental services. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies and initiatives, and the relationship and performance management of strategic suppliers. You will work closely with our Company Manufacturing Division, Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES) Organization, Global Capital and Direct Materials Procurement Organization. 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. Duties and responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for commodities in Site Services including but not limited to industrial gases, facility and infrastructure small projects, facility related services, waste management and environmental 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. 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. Required education, experience and skills
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 site services categories (as listed above) 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). Preferred education, experience and skills
MBA or advanced degree. Experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Salary range: $126,500.00 - $199,100.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. 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. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
No relocation VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Job Posting End Date:
01/12/2026 Requisition ID: R378136
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We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled global category manager to join our Site Services Procurement team as an Associate Director. Scope managed by the Site Services Procurement team include the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Program, all facility related services not under the IFM program, facility and infrastructure small projects, the MRO Integrator Program (spare parts used in maintenance and operation activities and stores management), production equipment maintenance and repair services, real estate services, various commodities such as industrial gases, furniture, waste management and environmental services. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies and initiatives, and the relationship and performance management of strategic suppliers. You will work closely with our Company Manufacturing Division, Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES) Organization, Global Capital and Direct Materials Procurement Organization. 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. Duties and responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for commodities in Site Services including but not limited to industrial gases, facility and infrastructure small projects, facility related services, waste management and environmental 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. 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. Required education, experience and skills
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 site services categories (as listed above) 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). Preferred education, experience and skills
MBA or advanced degree. Experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Salary range: $126,500.00 - $199,100.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. 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. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
No relocation VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid Job Posting End Date:
01/12/2026 Requisition ID: R378136
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