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Specialist, Site Services Procurement - (Hybrid)
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Our Sourcing team partners with the business to ensure efficient acquisition of goods and services that enables the commercialization of our medicines, vaccines and Animal Health products. We collaborate internationally and are grouped into center-led categories and regional operating teams.
We are seeking a talented person with a keen interest in sourcing to join our Global Site Services Procurement team as a Specialist. This position will play a key role in supporting the full Site Services function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment at a leading pharmaceutical company.
Position Description:
This Procurement Specialist role will be a member of the Global Site Services Procurement Team, a team of 12 procurement professionals based in various countries around the world, which is part of the Global Supplier Management Group. Scope managed by the Global Site Services Procurement team includes the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Program for all company facilities worldwide, the MRO Integrator Program for manufacturing facilities (spare parts used in maintenance and operation activities and stores management), various programs and sourcing initiatives (primarily global or regional) for site services (real estate services, environmental services, industrial hygiene services, waste management, food services, furniture, archiving, office supplies, industrial gases, etc.). The Procurement Specialist will work closely with Site Services Category Leads and key stakeholders from the facilities management and engineering organizations (Global Workplace & Enterprise Services and the company's Manufacturing Division) to manage existing programs and develop and execute sourcing strategies and initiatives. The Procurement Specialist will oversee own sub-categories and provides data analytics, program governance, and Suppliers Performance Management support to Site Services Category Leads.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Education:
Required education, experience and skills:
Preferred experience and skills:
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NOTICEFORINTERNALAPPLICANTS
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:
$75,400.00 - $118,700.00
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:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/1/2024
*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.
Requisition ID:R317260
Our Sourcing team partners with the business to ensure efficient acquisition of goods and services that enables the commercialization of our medicines, vaccines and Animal Health products. We collaborate internationally and are grouped into center-led categories and regional operating teams.
We are seeking a talented person with a keen interest in sourcing to join our Global Site Services Procurement team as a Specialist. This position will play a key role in supporting the full Site Services function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment at a leading pharmaceutical company.
Position Description:
This Procurement Specialist role will be a member of the Global Site Services Procurement Team, a team of 12 procurement professionals based in various countries around the world, which is part of the Global Supplier Management Group. Scope managed by the Global Site Services Procurement team includes the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Program for all company facilities worldwide, the MRO Integrator Program for manufacturing facilities (spare parts used in maintenance and operation activities and stores management), various programs and sourcing initiatives (primarily global or regional) for site services (real estate services, environmental services, industrial hygiene services, waste management, food services, furniture, archiving, office supplies, industrial gases, etc.). The Procurement Specialist will work closely with Site Services Category Leads and key stakeholders from the facilities management and engineering organizations (Global Workplace & Enterprise Services and the company's Manufacturing Division) to manage existing programs and develop and execute sourcing strategies and initiatives. The Procurement Specialist will oversee own sub-categories and provides data analytics, program governance, and Suppliers Performance Management support to Site Services Category Leads.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the categorization of spending and the development of sourcing strategies for specific sub-categories.
- Gather, cleanse, validate and analyze data related to spend, savings, performance metrics, customer surveys, etc.
- Collaborate with the Data Analytics team and the Digitalization team to extract data from the various sources across the company and suppliers, improving data accessibility.
- Create visualizations, including dashboards, to make data easily interpretable and communicable, enabling Site Services Category Leads, key stakeholders and suppliers to make informed decisions for improvements.
- Assist in the development, management, and continuous improvement of governance processes and Supplier Performance Management. This includes establishing key performance indicators & scorecards, issue management, escalation processes, and collaborating in supplier management activities with business stakeholders.
- Support project management activities, including managing project plans, tracking and following up on actions, and serving as a Program Manager for the Site Services Procurement team by monitoring actions and priorities.
- Assist the Site Services team in various category and sourcing activities such as benchmarking, collecting market intelligence, conducting sourcing events (RFI's, RFP's), supporting negotiations of commercial and legal contract terms and conditions, conducting pricing analysis, and managing contract administration.
- Advocate for diversity and inclusion within the procurement processes and activities.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Required education, experience and skills:
- 2+ years of demonstrable work experience in sourcing, supplier management, facilities management, managing projects, or engineering within the bio/pharma sector.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, showcasing self-directed initiative and the capability to navigate complex technical challenges independently.
- Willingness to find answers to challenges on their own, and through connectivity with internal and external collaborative outlets.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel (pivot tables, charts) and PowerPoint.
- Cultural awareness and the proven ability to work effectively within international, often remote, teams, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering collaborative working relationships.
- Demonstrate capacity to prioritize and efficiently manage multiple concurrent activities, ensuring effective delivery within established timelines.
- A proactive approach to learning, displaying an eagerness to explore and experiment with new methods, emerging software techniques, and technological advancements in the field.
- Strong written communication skills with proficiency in English, enabling effective and articulate communication in both written and verbal forms.
Preferred experience and skills:
- International experience, with a proven track record of thriving in a global environment.
- Proven proficiency in utilizing a diverse range of tools to extract, analyze, and visualize data, with expertise in platforms such as SQL, MongoDB, Spotfire, R, Python, Tableau, and/or Power-BI, showcasing the ability to derive actionable insights.
- Practical experience in the utilization and/or development of Business Intelligence digital visualization and analytics tools to enhance operational efficiencies and inform strategic decision-making.
- Hands-on familiarity with Ariba and/or analogous sourcing and purchasing systems, demonstrating the ability to leverage these technologies effectively within a procurement and supplier management context.
#vetjobs
NOTICEFORINTERNALAPPLICANTS
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:
$75,400.00 - $118,700.00
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:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/1/2024
*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.
Requisition ID:R317260
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