Global Procurement Strategy Lead

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Merck, Rahway, NJ, is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive global Primary Market Research services within Marketing Procurement. You will lead category strategy development, manage stakeholders across Digital Human Health, SP&ID, Oncology, and international teams, and guide enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives with a global perspective.

The role reports to the Director of Marketing Procurement and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, policy compliance, and delivering value through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, global category management, or related roles.
• Ability to influence across a matrix organization and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies with regional/local elements.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and effective communication across markets.
• Oversee sourcing and contracting at global, regional, and local levels.
• Build and develop a procurement team and succession plans.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Global Category Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP Procurement

Co-pilot / AI tools

Change Management

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Co-pilot

AI tools

Job description

Merck, Rahway, NJ, is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive global Primary Market Research services within Marketing Procurement. You will lead category strategy development, manage stakeholders across Digital Human Health, SP&ID, Oncology, and international teams, and guide enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives with a global perspective.

The role reports to the Director of Marketing Procurement and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, policy compliance, and delivering value through