Senior Indirect Sourcing & Contracts Specialist

Merck Sharp & Dohme (Msd); Milano; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC in Milano seeks a seasoned Procurement Senior Specialist to independently lead SMP activities across strategic spend categories. You will conduct supplier analyses, build cost models, and drive negotiations, risk management, and supplier performance improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing/procurement, fluency in English and Italian, and hands-on SAP/Ariba experience. This is a hybrid role with collaboration across GSM and commercial teams.

Competenze

• University degree
• Fluency in English and Italian
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or relevant commercial operations experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and procurement tools (Ariba)
• Strong decision making and effective communication

Mansioni

• Lead supplier and market analyses to inform sourcing strategies.
• Develop and execute detailed cost models and price analyses for goods/services.
• Create pre-negotiation plans with Sourcing teams and lead negotiations within approval limits.
• Conduct RFIs/RFPs with structured analysis and sourcing recommendations.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and Mitigation planning.
• Prepare, negotiate and implement contracts and commitments per policies.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Commercial Risk Management

Contract Management

Contract Processing

Cost Analysis

Cost Modeling

Cost Structures

Procurement Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Avoidance

Risk Management

Sourcing and Procurement

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Enablement

Supplier Negotiations

Supply Chain Processes

Vendor Management

Vendor Procurement

Formazione

University degree

Strumenti

SAP

Ariba

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC in Milano seeks a seasoned Procurement Senior Specialist to independently lead SMP activities across strategic spend categories. You will conduct supplier analyses, build cost models, and drive negotiations, risk management, and supplier performance improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing/procurement, fluency in English and Italian, and hands-on SAP/Ariba experience. This is a hybrid role with collaboration across GSM and commercial teams.