MSD · 5 hours ago
Associate Director, MRO Services Procurement
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$126K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expMSD is seeking an experienced global category manager to join their Site Services Procurement team as an Associate Director for MRO Services. This role involves leading sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies in the procurement of manufacturing equipment maintenance and operations services globally.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for MRO Services, at global level as well as at regional and local level, primarily in the US and Ireland where our company has its largest manufacturing footprint
Lead cross functional teams through the Sourcing Management Process at global level as well as at regional and local level. Drive competitive sourcing events (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs), and support vendor selection, commercial negotiation and contracting
Support and implement Supplier Relationship Management with key suppliers to maximize supplier performance, ensure contract compliance and delivery of contractual commitments, and optimize supplier capabilities to address business requirements
Drive cost savings and value generation, tier 1 and tier 2 supplier diversity and scope 3 emissions reduction through strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, supply chain management, engineering or related field
Minimum of 10 years of working experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering or manufacturing
Minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience, with experience in MRO services and experience as a category lead across multiple sites
Proven track record of developing and implementing category strategies that deliver cost savings and operational improvements
Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and supplier governance across multiple stakeholders
Project Management skills and experience, with proven track record of leading sourcing initiatives, from initiation to successful implementation
Effective communication skills to clearly convey ideas and collaborate across global teams
Ability to build strong relationships and network with all different chains of command in the organization
Ability to lead transformational initiatives and influence cross-functional teams to adopt new ways of working
Autonomy and ability to work self-directed
Willingness to find answers to problems and challenges on their own, and through connectivity with internal and external collaborative outlets
Comfortable working within international, remote teams
Proficient in English (written and spoken)
Adaptability
Commercial Contract Negotiations
Data Analytics
Driving Continuous Improvement
Global Sourcing Strategies
Results-Oriented
Risk Management
Strategic Sourcing
Strategic Thinking
Supply Chain Processes
Vendor Management
Preferred
Master, MBA or advanced degree
Experience working with or in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
MSD
MSD is a leading global biopharmaceutical company that provides medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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