Director Procurement, Animal Health Technology Solutions (Global)

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Director, Animal Health Technology Solutions Procurement in Rahway, NJ (Hybrid). You will shape global procurement strategy across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment, leading a team and partnering with senior leaders across manufacturing, R&D, finance and quality to deliver value and risk-managed supply chains.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic sourcing, negotiation and cross-functional collaboration, with fluency in English and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum of seven years in procurement, sourcing or SRM with leadership.
• Experience developing global sourcing and category strategies.
• Experience with technology-enabled products and electronics supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global procurement strategies across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment.
• Lead strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, contract management and supplier governance.
• Build partnerships with senior leaders to provide market and supplier insights for decisions.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, due diligence and business continuity on a global scale.
• Lead and coach a global procurement team to foster a high-performing culture.
• Advance procurement capabilities through process improvements and digital tools.

Skills

Global procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, information technology, finance, procurement 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)

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.

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

09/22/2026

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Requisition ID

R413569