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Director Procurement, Animal Health Technology Solutions (Global)

Merck · Salamanca (morigno Farm), Spain +5 more

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Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-time$157k–$247kCompany career page

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What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, IT, finance, procurement or related field
  • Seven+ years progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or supplier relationship management experience with leadership responsibilities
  • Proven track record developing and implementing global sourcing and category strategies with complex commercial negotiations
  • Experience supporting technology-enabled products, electronics, manufacturing operations or direct-material supply chains
  • Knowledge of electronic components, microchips, printed circuit board assemblies, plastics, metals, external manufacturing and technology solutions
  • Ability to lead global teams across functions, regions and complex organizational structures
  • Strong commercial judgment, financial analysis, negotiation, strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills with professional English fluency

What you'll be doing

  • Develop and deliver global procurement and category strategies across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment
  • Lead strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, contract management and supplier governance for sustainable value and operational excellence
  • Build partnerships with senior business leaders and provide market, supplier and commercial insights for business decisions
  • Manage supplier performance, third-party risk, due diligence and compliance across global operations
  • Lead, coach and develop global procurement team while advancing capabilities through process improvement and digital transformation

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