Pharma Procurement Strategist - Sourcing & Data Analytics

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Strategic Supplier Management professional to drive market analysis and supplier strategies for Direct Materials Procurement. You will engage with R&D and Manufacturing to support pipeline products and bioconjugates, delivering data-driven sourcing solutions.

The role requires 2+ years in pharma, strong communication, and expertise in cost modeling, negotiations, and risk management. Hybrid work arrangements and a robust benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or Procurement.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Able to communicate across different levels of the organization and influence external partners.
• Advanced data collection, management, analytics and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and present market trends, dynamics, and industry best practices for sourcing strategy.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure seamless execution across modalities until launch + 2 years.
• Support procurement objectives: risk management, supplier performance, cost reduction, early sourcing.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, and e-Auctions; analyze information with e-procurement tools.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans within the supply base.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Benchmarking

Contract management

Data analytics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or Procurement

Tools

PowerBI

MS Teams

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Strategic Supplier Management professional to drive market analysis and supplier strategies for Direct Materials Procurement. You will engage with R&D and Manufacturing to support pipeline products and bioconjugates, delivering data-driven sourcing solutions.

The role requires 2+ years in pharma, strong communication, and expertise in cost modeling, negotiations, and risk management. Hybrid work arrangements and a robust benefits package are offered.