Strategic Pharma Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a strategic procurement professional to lead supplier management efforts for Direct Materials.

You will analyze market trends, drive cost reductions, and coordinate across Legal, Finance, and P2P to ensure timely launches and robust supply continuity. The role emphasizes data-driven sourcing, NPI process support, and collaboration with R&D and Manufacturing to optimize pipeline products and inline materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or Procurement.
• 2+ years of pharma industry experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration across levels.

Responsibilities

• Collect and present market trends, dynamics, and best practices to inform sourcing strategy.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure seamless execution across modalities until launch and beyond.
• Support procurement objectives: risk management, supplier performance, cost reduction, early sourcing, new materials, and alternate sources.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Benchmarking

Contract Management

Data Analytics

Driving Continuous Improvement

Financial Acumen

Influencing Skills

Procurement Management

Production Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Supplier Selection

Supply Chain Processes

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or Procurement

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a strategic procurement professional to lead supplier management efforts for Direct Materials.

You will analyze market trends, drive cost reductions, and coordinate across Legal, Finance, and P2P to ensure timely launches and robust supply continuity. The role emphasizes data-driven sourcing, NPI process support, and collaboration with R&D and Manufacturing to optimize pipeline products and inline materials.