Senior Global Packaging Procurement Lead

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme seeks a Senior Specialist, Global Packaging Procurement to lead packaging sourcing projects, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and drive supplier performance across a global Animal Health organization.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, negotiate terms, and advance cost optimization while ensuring supply continuity and standardization in a dynamic, international environment. Strong project management and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.
• Experience sourcing packaging categories in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English; experience with ERP systems (Ariba is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including project initiation, business case development, stakeholder alignment, RFIs/RFPs, supplier due diligence, qualification, selection, negotiations, implementation, savings delivery, reporting, and change management.
• Partner with Technical, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other functions to define requirements and deliver sourcing projects; maintain supplier relationships through reviews and performance management.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize value, mitigate risk, and support long-term objectives.
• Draft, negotiate, implement, and manage supplier agreements with Legal and stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics (OTIF and KPIs); drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while balancing quality and continuity; coordinate with Finance for approvals.
• Manage multiple projects and change management initiatives with clear communication and timely execution.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Case Development

Contract Management

Cost Reduction Initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Driving Continuous Improvement

Influencing Skills

Multi-Management

Negotiation Tactics

Production Planning

Risk Management and Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Ariba

ERP Systems

Job description

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme seeks a Senior Specialist, Global Packaging Procurement to lead packaging sourcing projects, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and drive supplier performance across a global Animal Health organization.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, negotiate terms, and advance cost optimization while ensuring supply continuity and standardization in a dynamic, international environment. Strong project management and English communication are essential.