Senior Specialist Procurement- (Hybrid)

Job Description

The Senior Specialist will be a member of the Global CapEx execution team, and will support key project areas such as engineering, finance, our Research & Development Division for capital projects. As designated, the candidate will be a point of contact for aligned businesses Research & Development Division or functions (i.e., IT, Finance, HR, Manufacturing Division , IFM), supporting the implementation of category strategies, project procurement plans and requisitions for procurement of goods and services. He/she will have Ariba Sourcing knowledge and capable of navigating the sourcing platform. In addition, will execute basic negotiations of applicable contract terms as required. 

In addition to providing primary expertise in Capital planning, engagement management and performance improvement the senior specialist will provide direct guidance, planning and supervision.  The selected candidate will ensure understanding of our Company's requirements and expectations in strategic assistance and engagement deliverables. The Individual will be required to understand budgeting models, pricing models, total cost of ownership, margins paid and must drive financial transparency. 

Supports relationships with internal stakeholders and global suppliers, while maintaining adherence to our Company's procurement policies and processes.  Consistent, strategic alignment with procurement requirements is critical as the role strives to provide integrated services that anticipates needs to exceed the expectations of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Support and execute global category strategies ensuring compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. for the CapEx program.

• As directed, oversees all aspects of procurement project execution, in close collaboration with category strategy teams and other cross-functional groups.

• As directed, interacts with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders to establish and enable continuous improvement and governance of capital spend.

• Supports the execution of the unified sourcing strategy to drive sourcing compliance and maximize our Company's leverage to drive value.

• Responsible for managing the supplier performance/metrics on their assigned projects.

• Support the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program by ensuring all stakeholders, category and execution teams are in alignment with their respective project performance.

• Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the assigned projects. KPIs to include at a minimum safety, diversity, sustainability and savings (traditional and cost avoidance).

• Drive consistency across all areas of the enterprise. Areas included, but not limited to are, overall supplier management, compliance, risk management, diversity spend, and shareholder management.

• Integrate all internal customers to the established GCP policies and procedures.

• Stay at the forefront of sustainability best practices, regulations, and industry trends, ensuring our sustainability approach remains cutting-edge and aligned with emerging opportunities.

• Drive diversity spend by identifying new suppliers globally and create opportunities by optimizing work breakdown structure.

• Provide leadership and consistency with our Company’s environmental and sustainability goals.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain, construction management.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated project management expertise, successfully managing fast-paced projects with multiple players across cross-functional teams.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including suppliers and industry organizations.

• Success executing sustainability initiatives with measurable outcomes and the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects concurrently.

• Ariba or other sourcing related platform experience

• Ability to challenge the current state and drive transformational changes as the leader of the program.

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to effectively communicate complex sustainability topics to diverse audiences.

• Ability to navigate a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and opportunities.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Proven track record of leading and managing large-scale transformational programs, preferably in a multinational organization.

• Knowledge of diversity/economic inclusion, environmental sustainability concepts, regulations, and industry best practices is desirable.

Gwesfin400 

#eligableforerp

Vetjobs

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.