Associate Director, Global Media & Partnerships Procurement

Merck · Rahway, NJ +1 more

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CommercialFull-time$129k–$203kCompany career page

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Role summary

Associate Director leading global media and partnerships procurement category management for Merck's Marketing division. This role oversees sourcing strategy development and execution across regional and local teams while managing stakeholder relationships with procurement colleagues, business partners, and suppliers.

What they're looking for

Experience in category management and strategic sourcing leadership
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in matrix organizations across regions
Proven stakeholder management skills with senior business partners and suppliers
Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies and RFP processes
Strong analytical capability for market intelligence and data-driven decision making
Background in procurement, supply chain, or related business functions

What you'll be doing

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies leveraging Supply Strategy Council framework with regional teams
Lead cross-functional teams through sourcing processes and provide strategy oversight for regional implementations
Identify and manage priorities including value creation, service delivery, innovation, and corporate social responsibility
Build and maintain supplier relationships with global, international, and enterprise vendors while managing performance metrics
Engage with business partners to define requirements, identify savings opportunities, and act as strategic advisor

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