Director Procurement, Animal Health Technology Solutions (Global)

MSD; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Boxmeer is seeking a Director, Animal Health Technology Solutions Procurement to shape procurement strategy across direct materials, indirect services and capital investments. You will lead a global team and partner with senior leaders to deliver value and resilience across animal health operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in procurement, with proven ability to negotiate, drive category strategies and manage global supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, IT, finance or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience developing global sourcing and category strategies.
• Experience with technology-enabled products, electronics and direct-material supply chains.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global procurement and category strategies across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment.
• Lead strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, contract management and supplier governance.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders to inform investment decisions.
• Manage supplier performance, due diligence and business continuity.
• Coach and develop a global procurement team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Leadership

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, IT, finance or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director, Animal Health Technology Solutions Procurement. This global leadership role will shape procurement strategy across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment, covering categories such as plastics, printed circuit board assemblies, microchips, electronic components, metals, external manufacturing and other technology solutions supporting animal health operations.

Reporting to the Executive Director responsible for Indirect Services and Animal Health Technology Solutions Procurement, you will lead a global team of approximately six procurement professionals. You will partner with senior leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, research and development, commercial operations, finance, quality, regulatory affairs, engineering and technology to deliver value, strengthen supply resilience and support business growth and transformation.

• Primary location: United States (Rahway) or EURAM (Netherlands, Austria, Germany or Spain)
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid
• Employee status: Regular
• Shift: 1st - Day
• Travel requirements: 25%
• Relocation: No relocation
• Visa sponsorship: No
• Valid driving license: Yes

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Develop and deliver global procurement and category strategies across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment.
• Lead strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, contract management and supplier governance to deliver sustainable value, innovation and operational excellence.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior business leaders and provide market, supplier and commercial insights to support business decisions and investment planning.
• Manage supplier performance, third-party risk, due diligence, business continuity and compliance across global operations and supply chains.
• Lead, coach and develop a global procurement team, creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Advance procurement capabilities through process improvement, digital tools, data-informed decision-making and support for business transformation and integration activities

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, information technology, finance, procurement or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or supplier relationship management, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience developing and implementing global sourcing and category strategies and leading complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience supporting technology-enabled products, electronics, manufacturing operations or direct-material supply chains.
• Knowledge of relevant categories such as electronic components, microchips, printed circuit board assemblies, plastics, metals, external manufacturing and technology solutions.
• The ability to lead global teams and work effectively across functions, regions and a complex organizational structure.
• Strong commercial judgement, financial analysis, negotiation, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and senior-level influencing skills, together with resilience, curiosity and an innovative mindset.
• Professional fluency in English. Experience in animal health, medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology or manufacturing would be an advantage

Why Join Us?

Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

For the United States, the salary range is USD $156,900-$247,000. For Austria, the minimum annual gross salary is EUR 100,300 and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Compensation for other locations will be aligned with local market practices and salary structures.