About this role
Job Description
Responsible for the sourcing & purchasing of direct/indirect materials & indirect services within the scope of site procurement. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification & realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories. Analyzing controls & procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness will be a cornerstone of the role.
Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.
- Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV.
- Run sourcing events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions
- Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers.
- Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team to ensure set up new of vendors and any changes to Vendor Master Data required.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data.
- Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreements, supplier issues, and other material planning aspects.
- Implement an ongoing Vendor KPIs/Supplier Scorecards, working with suppliers to develop strategies for improving deficient performance.
- Enforce specific rules on procurement, procurement procedures and financial policies (FRAP).
Leverage the Global Procurement team & act as the key business partner for the:
- Review quotes and contract language escalating to the Global resource where appropriate.
- Support Quality group as it relates to supplier compliance initiatives including aid in maintaining an approved supplier lists.
- Review MRP reports & process purchase orders for materials requirements from approved suppliers.
- Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials are on-hand, on time, & available to support technical operations schedules by following up on deliveries. For delays, provide timely communication to the appropriate internal customers.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners to maintain inventory levels in accordance with organization goals, by reviewing & maintaining MRP data.
Desired Experience/Education/Skills:
Education Minimum Requirement:
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B.A. or B.S. degree preferably in Business, Economics, Science or Engineering. Required Experience and Skills:
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2 to 3 years of industry experience.
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Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical skills.
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Proficient in English communication Preferred Experience and Skills:
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Animal Health or Pharmaceutical industry experience.
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Background in strategic sourcing and /or background in sterile process manufacturing.
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Knowledge of technology sourcing activities including RFP development, bid response evaluation, and contract negotiations.
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Ability to communicate in Chinese is a plus
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills
- Collaboration, Communication, Procurement, Vendor Data Management
Preferred Skills:
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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:
- No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
- Not Applicable
Shift:
- Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
- No
Hazardous Material(s):
- N/A
Job Posting End Date:
- 11/30/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.