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Merck & Co. jobs
New Jersey (NJ), Rahway
Job Code:  MERCUSR290627ENUS
Employer:  Merck & Co.
Category:  Operations
Job Type:  Full Time

Location
Country:  United States
State:  New Jersey (NJ)
City:  Rahway
04/17/2024

Description
Job Description

Position Description:

Associate Director, Marketing Operations Procurement (Hybrid)

Working as part of a global & dynamic team, this position is responsible for category management and sourcing across the Marketing Operations categories within the wider Marketing Procurement organization.

These categories include Patient Access, Contract Sales Organization (CSO), and Market Access.

The candidate will work with regional and local teams to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of a sourcing strategy at a global level. Leveraging the Supply Strategy Council (SSC) framework, the candidate will be responsible for establishing and leading cross-functional teams through the sourcing process and to provide strategy oversight for regional and/or local components of the category.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this role include identifying and managing the following key priorities: value creation, service delivery, fostering innovation & digitalization, corporate, social & environmental responsibility.

Reporting into this role will be a Marketing Operations Procurement Specialist position.

Critical to success targets and activities

Strategy Execution:
  • Support Director and global SSC on projects and strategic initiatives to drive continued growth and awareness of procurement value proposition in both Patient Access, CSO, and Market Access.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):
  • Support Associate Director and SSC on improving Service Delivery via Enhanced Supplier Performance Management.
  • Focus on the skills, tools and global processes that ensure the proactive management of supply risk and leveraging of our top suppliers' proven capabilities.

Critical to success relationships:
  • This role is responsible and accountable for sustaining existing and developing new cooperation frameworks across multiple stakeholder groups within the Marketing organization.
  • The candidate must display strategic thought leadership, and a collaborative mindset in partnering with key stakeholders across Global Human Health.

Sourcing Process, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Market Knowledge:

Category Management -
  • Uses the Sourcing Management Process (SMP) to drive assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, innovation, and regulatory compliance within assigned categories resulting in sourcing plans that optimize value and ensure appropriate risk management.
  • Understands the Sourcing Management Process and how to modulate its application in the creation and implementation of sourcing plans.
  • Provides high quality sourcing analysis, strategic analysis, and insight into suppliers and markets in support of Global Human Health.
  • Proficiency in preparing and supporting pre-negotiation planning, live negotiations, as well as leading and conducting RFIs, RFP/Qs, e-auctions and quotation analysis, covering a potential scope of ~$200 million in annual spend.

Proactive Cost and Cash Flow Management -
  • Contributes to cost control, cost reduction, and cost containment and cash flow targets, and adds value to area of expenditure through strong TCO orientation and process management.

Market Knowledge and Insight -
  • Uses market knowledge and data analysis to gain critical insights that inform the execution of Sourcing Strategies and continuous improvement activities.
  • Actively participates in relevant industry conferences and events as appropriate.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Requirement:
  • B.S./B.A. in Business, Finance, Science, or related field with 6+ years strategic sourcing and Procurement experience

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Excellent analytical, project management, communication, relationship, team building and leadership skills
  • Extensive experience managing internal and external business relationships
  • Must be adaptable in dealing with ambiguous and complex environments
  • Able to effectively lead diverse, cross-functional teams to achieve stakeholder, department, and company goals
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills
  • Demonstrates strengths in collaboration, written and verbal communications, and cross-functional teamwork
  • Proficient in the use of personal computers and business software , including MS Excel and Word

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.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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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:

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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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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".

Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. 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 salary range:
$122,800.00 - $193,300.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. - For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here .

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:
Yes

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Requisition ID:R290627
ref: (MERCUSR290627ENUS)
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