Director Procurement, Animal Health Technology Solutions (Global)

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director, Animal Health Technology Solutions Procurement to shape global strategy across direct materials, indirect services and capital investments.

You will lead a small global team and partner with senior leaders to drive value, supply resilience and transformation across animal health operations. The role requires strong leadership, international experience and deep knowledge of electronics, plastics, metals and external manufacturing within technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, IT, finance or related discipline.
• At least seven years of procurement, sourcing, category management or SRM with leadership.
• Experience developing global sourcing strategies and leading negotiations.
• Experience with technology-enabled products, electronics or direct-material supply chains.
• Knowledge of electronic components, microchips, PCB assemblies, plastics, metals and tech solutions.
• Ability to lead global teams across functions, regions and complex structures.
• Strong commercial judgement, financial analysis, negotiation and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with senior-level influence.
• Fluency in English; animal health, life sciences or pharma experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global procurement and category strategies across direct materials, indirect services and capex.
• Lead strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, contract management and supplier governance.
• Build partnerships with senior leaders and provide market and supplier insights for decisions.
• Manage supplier performance, third-party risk, due diligence and business continuity.
• Lead, coach and develop a global procurement team; foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Advance procurement capabilities via process improvement, digital tools and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Capex Procurement

Category Management

Contract Manufacturing

Global Procurement

Materials Procurement

PCBA

Production Planning

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Technology Procurement

Technology Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

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)

What you will do:

• 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:

• 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?

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. 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.

* Compensation packet varies by country and will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

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.

Required Skills:

Capex Procurement, Category Management, Contract Manufacturing, Global Procurement, Materials Procurement, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Technology Procurement, Technology Sourcing

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 25%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: Yes

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 09/23/2026