Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Director, Global Packaging Procurement
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
The Global Packaging Procurement Director is responsible to lead the Packaging Center of Excellence (COE) organization. The scope for this role includes leading the team to support overall category management for the packaging category led by the global COE's, either directly (for local managed categories) or indirectly through strong collaboration with global/regional sourcing professionals. Annual spend in this category is more than $200M, and delivery of high‑quality procurement performance and capabilities is expected as part of our Company’s global procurement strategy.
Our Sourcing team partners with the business to ensure efficient acquisition of goods, services, and CAPEX that enables the commercialization of our medicines, vaccines and Animal Health products. We collaborate internationally and are grouped into center‑led categories and regional operating teams.
The Director will take an active role in team leadership, development of procurement strategies and interfacing with key and senior stakeholders to align the procurement/sourcing strategy with needed business requirements. The candidate must have demonstrated leadership within procurement and proficiency in the strategic sourcing processes and supplier relationship management. This position has the complexity of driving sourcing strategies and breakthrough business solutions that require strong stakeholder management and sponsorship. This position is a Hybrid role and can be located in the United States or Europe (EMEA).
Primary Activities
Leadership
– As a procurement leader, participates in development and implementation of business strategy and ensures delivery of required business performance.
Sourcing Management
– Adopt, lead, and implement Sourcing Management as a structured process creating and leading cross‑functional teams. Lead the sourcing including RFX, RFP, and negotiations and contracting.
Strategy Creation
– Work with cross‑functional teams to create breakthrough strategies that generate a competitive advantage for our Company.
Strategy Implementation
– Proactively manage all aspects of implementation including entry and exit of suppliers and addressing complex change management issues.
Continuous Improvement
– Ensure that supplier relationships are set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out in line with our Company’s Performance Targets.
Contract Management and Supplier Performance Governance
– The incumbent will have ultimate accountability for governance and contract management to realize commitments in our contracts.
Relationship Management
– Work in a way that positively engages the support of senior stakeholders, using problem solving and proactive communication skills.
Supplier Management
– Proactively manage supplier relationships with a select group of strategic suppliers.
Business Requirements
– Have a keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1‑3‑5 year horizon.
Results and Performance
– The incumbent will be a natural collaborator, an excellent communicator who has demonstrated an aptitude for boundaryless execution with service mindset and enterprise leadership at their core.
Project and Change Management
– The complexity of categories and projects require high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internal and external.
People Management
– Responsibility for managing and developing a team of Sourcing Managers and Analysts.
Responsibilities
Leads the PKG procurement team to support the global Animal Health division, including managing the supply of direct and indirect materials, performing supplier relationship management, supply risk assessment with actions in place and regular tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborating with Global CoEs and SRM teams to implement global sourcing projects and develop sourcing strategies for local managed projects.
Leads the team to deliver the cost saving targets through cross‑functional collaboration.
Negotiates local to local contracts, and or regional contract let by the team.
Provides active support on corporate and external Quality/EHS/Trade/Import/Export audits related to procurement topics.
Designs strategies and lead execution to support supplier diversity and sustainability within our Company.
Ensuring that supplier relationships are set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out in line with our Company’s Performance Targets.
Improves company cash position by extending payment terms following country laws (DPO).
Designs and executes people development plans.
Provides the leadership to maintain the data integrity of SAP/Ariba SRM, and other GMP supplier systems, related to direct and indirect procurement parameters; prepare the yearly operational plan (budget), explain cost variances; ensure accurate and timely reporting (savings, DPO, diversity, projects, supplier performance, etc).
Provides active support resolving PtP related to procurement topics such invoice discrepancies, vendor set‑up, dunning letter management.
Position Qualifications Education Minimum Requirements
BS in Business, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines.
MBA or advanced degree and/or relevant certification is desirable.
Required Experience and Skills
7+ years of Direct and Indirect category experience, strategic sourcing and operations.
Leadership Skills demonstrated along by managing complex high‑level relationships/stakeholders.
Experience in international business required.
Business financial acumen.
Experience in Operations and Engineering preferable.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Demonstrated record on building organizational capacity by attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
Demonstrated ability for leading people by collaborating across boundaries and developing high performing teams.
Able to communicate up, down and across in a clear and concise manner. Both written and verbal.
Drives accountability.
Coaches and mentors his/her teams as needed.
Required Skills Direct Materials, Global Category Management, Indirect Materials, Leadership, Negotiation, People Leadership, Procurement Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management.
Preferred Skills Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Global Procurement, Sourcing Projects, Strategic Sourcing.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Salary Salary range: $153,800.00 – $242,200.00.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Job Posting End Date 01/12/2026
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Our Sourcing team partners with the business to ensure efficient acquisition of goods, services, and CAPEX that enables the commercialization of our medicines, vaccines and Animal Health products. We collaborate internationally and are grouped into center‑led categories and regional operating teams.
The Director will take an active role in team leadership, development of procurement strategies and interfacing with key and senior stakeholders to align the procurement/sourcing strategy with needed business requirements. The candidate must have demonstrated leadership within procurement and proficiency in the strategic sourcing processes and supplier relationship management. This position has the complexity of driving sourcing strategies and breakthrough business solutions that require strong stakeholder management and sponsorship. This position is a Hybrid role and can be located in the United States or Europe (EMEA).
Primary Activities
Leadership
– As a procurement leader, participates in development and implementation of business strategy and ensures delivery of required business performance.
Sourcing Management
– Adopt, lead, and implement Sourcing Management as a structured process creating and leading cross‑functional teams. Lead the sourcing including RFX, RFP, and negotiations and contracting.
Strategy Creation
– Work with cross‑functional teams to create breakthrough strategies that generate a competitive advantage for our Company.
Strategy Implementation
– Proactively manage all aspects of implementation including entry and exit of suppliers and addressing complex change management issues.
Continuous Improvement
– Ensure that supplier relationships are set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out in line with our Company’s Performance Targets.
Contract Management and Supplier Performance Governance
– The incumbent will have ultimate accountability for governance and contract management to realize commitments in our contracts.
Relationship Management
– Work in a way that positively engages the support of senior stakeholders, using problem solving and proactive communication skills.
Supplier Management
– Proactively manage supplier relationships with a select group of strategic suppliers.
Business Requirements
– Have a keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1‑3‑5 year horizon.
Results and Performance
– The incumbent will be a natural collaborator, an excellent communicator who has demonstrated an aptitude for boundaryless execution with service mindset and enterprise leadership at their core.
Project and Change Management
– The complexity of categories and projects require high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internal and external.
People Management
– Responsibility for managing and developing a team of Sourcing Managers and Analysts.
Responsibilities
Leads the PKG procurement team to support the global Animal Health division, including managing the supply of direct and indirect materials, performing supplier relationship management, supply risk assessment with actions in place and regular tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborating with Global CoEs and SRM teams to implement global sourcing projects and develop sourcing strategies for local managed projects.
Leads the team to deliver the cost saving targets through cross‑functional collaboration.
Negotiates local to local contracts, and or regional contract let by the team.
Provides active support on corporate and external Quality/EHS/Trade/Import/Export audits related to procurement topics.
Designs strategies and lead execution to support supplier diversity and sustainability within our Company.
Ensuring that supplier relationships are set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out in line with our Company’s Performance Targets.
Improves company cash position by extending payment terms following country laws (DPO).
Designs and executes people development plans.
Provides the leadership to maintain the data integrity of SAP/Ariba SRM, and other GMP supplier systems, related to direct and indirect procurement parameters; prepare the yearly operational plan (budget), explain cost variances; ensure accurate and timely reporting (savings, DPO, diversity, projects, supplier performance, etc).
Provides active support resolving PtP related to procurement topics such invoice discrepancies, vendor set‑up, dunning letter management.
Position Qualifications Education Minimum Requirements
BS in Business, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines.
MBA or advanced degree and/or relevant certification is desirable.
Required Experience and Skills
7+ years of Direct and Indirect category experience, strategic sourcing and operations.
Leadership Skills demonstrated along by managing complex high‑level relationships/stakeholders.
Experience in international business required.
Business financial acumen.
Experience in Operations and Engineering preferable.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Demonstrated record on building organizational capacity by attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
Demonstrated ability for leading people by collaborating across boundaries and developing high performing teams.
Able to communicate up, down and across in a clear and concise manner. Both written and verbal.
Drives accountability.
Coaches and mentors his/her teams as needed.
Required Skills Direct Materials, Global Category Management, Indirect Materials, Leadership, Negotiation, People Leadership, Procurement Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management.
Preferred Skills Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Global Procurement, Sourcing Projects, Strategic Sourcing.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
Salary Salary range: $153,800.00 – $242,200.00.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Job Posting End Date 01/12/2026
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