Assoc Director, Global Procurement - Primary Market Research
Merck · Rahway, NJ +2 more
ResearchFull-time$129k–$203kCompany career page
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Role summary
Associate Director leading global Primary Market Research procurement services for a $150M category. This role drives sourcing strategy, category management, and supplier performance across multiple therapeutic business units while managing a global team within the Indirect Sourcing & Procurement organization.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years strategic sourcing, global category management, or related business management experience
- Demonstrated progressive responsibility across cross-functional teams
- Strong stakeholder management and influence skills in matrix environments
- Advanced analytical and communication abilities with data synthesis expertise
- Change management and procurement process knowledge
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools
What you'll be doing
- Develop and implement global category strategy with regional adaptations and maturity roadmaps
- Drive strategic alignment with key stakeholders across Digital, Specialty, Pharma, Oncology, and International teams
- Oversee supplier management, performance metrics, and compliance with company objectives including cost savings and sustainability
- Build and manage procurement team with talent development, recruitment, and succession planning focus
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