2027 Future Talent - Global Supplier Management Group and Global Workplace & Enterprise Svcs. Emerging Talent Rotational Program

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking energetic graduates for its Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program within GSMG/GWES. The program spans three years with three unique rotations, delivering broad exposure to procurement, supplier management, and workplace services across GSMG and GWES.

Participants will develop leadership, analytical, and project management skills while collaborating with a global network of colleagues and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, are analytical, inquisitive, perceptive, quick learners, and are committed to advancing our vision and mission.

Responsibilities

• Three-year rotation program across GSMG and GWES, providing broad exposure to multiple business areas.
• Collaborate across the company’s global network to drive supplier performance and process improvements.
• Develop professional, communication, analytical, and project management skills through hands-on experiences.
• Explore multiple career paths while building a strong professional network and foundation for long-term growth.

Skills

Acquisitions Divestitures

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Business Decisions

Category Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Efficiency Improvements

Environmental Scanning

Financial Analysis

Integrated Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Management Development

Material Sourcing

Microsoft Word

People Management

Portfolio Management

Process Design

Process Improvements

Program Delivery Management

Program Management

Project Management

Retail Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or high school diploma with 2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the GSMG/GWES Organization

The Global Supplier Management Group (GSMG) and Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) are seeking candidates for our Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program. Our teams play a critical role in innovating for a more hopeful future by collaborating with business partners, global sites, and suppliers to deliver value, insights, and solutions. GSMG drives strategic supplier partnerships and procurement excellence to ensure quality, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability across our global operations. GWES creates safe, efficient, and inspiring workplace environments that enable our employees to collaborate and thrive.

Job Description

About the GSMG/GWES Organization

The Global Supplier Management Group (GSMG) and Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) are seeking candidates for our Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program. Our teams play a critical role in innovating for a more hopeful future by collaborating with business partners, global sites, and suppliers to deliver value, insights, and solutions. GSMG drives strategic supplier partnerships and procurement excellence to ensure quality, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability across our global operations. GWES creates safe, efficient, and inspiring workplace environments that enable our employees to collaborate and thrive.

Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program

Skills

The ETR Program is designed to help participants build a strong foundation through three unique rotations over three years, providing broad exposure to GSMG and GWES while developing the skills needed for long-term career success. As an ETR, you will:

• Gain hands‑on experience across procurement, supplier management, workplace services, business operations, and digital strategy functions within GSMG and GWES.
• Work on meaningful projects that support innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and business growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across our company's global network.
• Develop professional, communication, analytical, and project management skills through real-world experiences.
• Explore multiple career paths while building a strong professional network and foundation for long-term growth.

Potential Rotational Areas

• Research & Development Sourcing & Procurement (RDSP): Support discovery, preclinical, and clinical trial teams by sourcing the products and services needed to advance new medicines and vaccines. Gain experience in supplier strategy, category management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Business Operations: Support the GSMG organization through centralized sourcing and contracting processes, tools, and operations. Contribute to initiatives that drive efficiency, standardization, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Indirect Procurement: Partner with business stakeholders to source goods and services that support our company's global operations, including areas such as Marketing, Human Resources, Professional Services, and Site Services. Gain experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and delivering value across a diverse portfolio of business categories.
• Digital Strategy & Insights: Leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to support business decision‑making and drive innovation. Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, market insights, and digital transformation.
• Supplier Development & Performance Management: Work in a high‑performing organization that leverages data and insights to drive supplier performance, continuous improvement, innovation, and risk management.
• Direct Materials Procurement: Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for categories that directly contribute to the manufacturing of our products while ensuring quality, supply continuity, and business value.
• GWES Real Estate & Workplace Services: Support projects that help shape the future workplace through real estate planning, facilities management, workplace services, and employee experience initiatives that enable employees to do their best work.
• Technology Procurement: Partner with technology teams to support sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and digital transformation initiatives that enable business innovation and growth.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, are analytical, inquisitive, perceptive, quick learners, and are committed to advancing our vision and mission.

Additional Competencies

• Adaptability to new roles, teams, and situations, with a willingness to rotate through different business areas over the three‑year program.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both in‑person and in writing.
• Self‑starter with a strong work ethic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Program Structure

New hires will complete three rotations over three years across various business areas within GSMG and GWES, primarily located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices.

Your Role

Your contributions are vital to advancing global medical breakthroughs that benefit future generations. We rely on your skills, curiosity, and innovative thinking to help solve business challenges and support work that improves and saves lives around the world.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Required Skills

Acquisitions Divestitures, Acquisitions Divestitures, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Category Management, Change Management, Cost Efficiency, Data Analysis, Efficiency Improvements, Environmental Scanning, Financial Analysis, Integrated Project Management, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Management Development, Material Sourcing, Microsoft Word, People Management, Portfolio Management, Process Design, Process Improvements, Program Delivery Management, Program Management, Project Management, Retail Management {+ 9 more}.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Employee Status

Regular