Job Description

　　Position Description:

　　Senior Specialist, NA Transportation Procurement

　　Our Global Supplier Management Group (GSMG) partners with the business stakeholders to ensure efficient acquisition of goods and services that enables the commercialization of our medicines, vaccines and Animal Health products. We are multinational organization grouped into centralized categories and regional operating teams.

　　The Senior Specialist, NA Transportation Procurement is an integral role that sits within the Integrated Logistics Procurement & Sourcing Operations team. The role will report into the NA Transportation Procurement Lead.

　　Primary Responsibilities: .

　　Category management ensuring compliance with the procurement process, alignment of implementing sourcing strategies for Transportation and Thermal Protection System categories.

　　Support project execution and drive sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, e-sourcing, Supplier onboarding, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Contracting).

　　Involvement in all of our Company's divisions: our Manufacturing Division; our Animal Health Division; our Research & Development Division.

　　Participate in the Transportation Supply Strategy Council (SSC). Establishing and leading cross-functional teams through structured process (SSC) to develop and deliver procurement strategies that create value for the organization.

　　Supplier Performance Management - Build relationships and continuous improvement mindset with strategic suppliers

　　Stakeholder Alignment and Management – ensure buy-in, develop and support stakeholder initiatives, support profit planning process. Work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills.

　　Project and Change Management - High quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internal and external to successful completion.

　　Diversity & Sustainability - Actively participate in achieving organization's supplier diversity and sustainability goals.

　　Proactive Cost Management - Achieve cost control, cost reduction, and cost containment targets, and add value to area of expenditure through a strong Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) orientation and process management.

　　Collaborate with the Centralized Function team members to ensure compliance and adherence to our company's procurement processes.

　　Support project management activities (manage project plans, track, and follow-up on actions).

　　Ensure that all contracts for NA Transportation category maintained and managed according to our policy.

　　Education Minimum Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 years of experience in procurement roleRequired Experience and Skills:

　　Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic procurement, supply chain, logistics or related role.

　　Good analytical skills, ability to translate data into insights.

　　Knowledge in the Logistics field

　　Proven success in developing and executing global or regional procurement activities

　　Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels

　　Self-starter and able to work in dynamic environment, adaptive, flexible, and able to multitask.

　　Experience in conducting business reviews and developing communication plan.

　　Proven ability to collaborate with a wide variety of individuals, including senior management, stakeholders, team members, other departments and suppliers

　　Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment

　　Effective time management skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management

　　Experience with ERP systems such as Ariba, SAP

　　Preferred Experience and Skills:

　　Analytical - Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze large complex data sets to derive relevant intelligence in developing sourcing strategies or supporting negotiations

　　Industry experience - Strong experience in either logistics procurement or logistics.

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　　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.

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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:

　　$91,600.00 - $144,100.00

　　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 (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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　　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

　　Requisition ID: R276341