Global Lead, Creative Procurement & Strategy

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a strategic leader for regional category management and sourcing across Creative, Digital Production & Publishing, and Medical Education within Marketing Procurement. The role emphasizes collaboration with Human Health partners and regional/local sourcing professionals in a matrix organization to drive global sourcing strategies.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, oversee supplier relationships, and push innovation and digitalization while focusing on value creation

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management within marketing services.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional category management and sourcing leadership across Creative, Digital Production & Publishing, and Medical Education.
• Partner with Human Health business partners and regional/local sourcing professionals in a matrix organization.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies and oversee RFIs/RFPs and supplier relationships.
• Drive value creation, service delivery, and digitalization initiatives while aligning with sustainability requirements.

Job description

Merck is seeking a strategic leader for regional category management and sourcing across Creative, Digital Production & Publishing, and Medical Education within Marketing Procurement. The role emphasizes collaboration with Human Health partners and regional/local sourcing professionals in a matrix organization to drive global sourcing strategies.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, oversee supplier relationships, and push innovation and digitalization while focusing on value creation