Senior Indirect Site Services Sourcing Lead

Merck; Millsboro (DE); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist, Indirect Site Services to support sourcing for multiple North American manufacturing sites, including DeSoto, KS; Elkhorn, NE; Ames, IA; Worthington, MN and Millsboro, DE. The role focuses on indirect services such as Maintenance, Facilities Management, gases, and calibration.

The ideal candidate will be based in DeSoto, KS or Millsboro, DE and will work in a hybrid capacity, with three days on-site and two days working from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, science, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum three years' procurement experience in Life Sciences or related environments.
• Experience with multi-site sourcing of indirect services categories including gases, electrical/mechanical site services, production equipment maintenance, and calibration services.
• Strategic and effective negotiation/commercial skills.
• Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking, and working to an agreed schedule.
• Self-motivated and able to work both individually or as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to workload.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing strategies for indirect services categories and manage stakeholders.
• Understand requirements to establish supply strategies and mitigate risks.
• Lead stakeholder engagement meetings and schedule routine reviews.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into tangible business results.
• Develop requirements with business representatives, legal, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct relationship management meetings with key suppliers and monitor performance.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Multi-site sourcing

Project management

Ethical procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Science, Engineering, or related area

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist, Indirect Site Services to support sourcing for multiple North American manufacturing sites, including DeSoto, KS; Elkhorn, NE; Ames, IA; Worthington, MN and Millsboro, DE. The role focuses on indirect services such as Maintenance, Facilities Management, gases, and calibration.

The ideal candidate will be based in DeSoto, KS or Millsboro, DE and will work in a hybrid capacity, with three days on-site and two days working from home.