Strategic Procurement Lead – Pharma & Pipeline

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional to drive supplier strategy for Direct Materials Procurement. You will collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to support pipeline products and commercial items, delivering data-driven insights and cost-saving opportunities.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure supply continuity and process excellence in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or Procurement.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentations, and cross-cultural communication.

Aufgaben

• Collect and present market trends to inform sourcing strategy.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure seamless execution through launch and beyond.
• Support cost reduction, supplier performance, and risk management initiatives.
• Execute RFIs, RFPs, and e-Auctions with disciplined data analysis.

Kenntnisse

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Market Analysis

Data Analytics

Negotiation Planning

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Influencing Skills

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

PowerBI

Jobbeschreibung

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional to drive supplier strategy for Direct Materials Procurement. You will collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to support pipeline products and commercial items, delivering data-driven insights and cost-saving opportunities.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure supply continuity and process excellence in a hybrid work setting.