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Merck · 2 days ago

Associate Director - Creative Procurement

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$126K/yr - $199K/yr

5+ years exp

Merck is a global healthcare company that is seeking an Associate Director - Creative Procurement. This role is responsible for regional category management and sourcing leadership in Creative, Digital Production & Publishing, and Medical Education within Marketing Procurement, focusing on collaboration with Human Health business partners and regional sourcing professionals.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participates/leads teams of global, regional & local representatives to develop and implement strategic source plans as well as to ensure alignment on key initiatives and priorities for broader Marketing services categories

Identifies and engages with critical stakeholders and partners to define and meet or exceed business requirements and identify and manage profit plan savings targets

Responsible for building relationships with Global, International and Enterprise suppliers and managing key supplier performance against business requirements using proven processes; ensures adequate inclusion of diversity suppliers in RFPs and contracts as applicable

Definition and planning of high-level objectives targeted to long term results that will impact the way our Company views and purchases this category

Development, rollout and execution of RFIs/RFPs pursuant to supplier selection aligned with strategic goals; process re-engineering in cooperation with the business pursuant to modify or create processes in connection with strategic goals

Drive ongoing procurement activities pursuant to transactions and projects not in connection with Sourcing Management Process or strategy creation/execution

Design, planning and implementation of actions and projects in connection with Sourcing Management Process or strategic goals pursuant to develop, improve, sustain or reposition our Company's relationship with critical/strategic suppliers

Qualification

Strategic ProcurementCreative SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementDigital ProductionAnalytical SkillsProject Procurement ManagementNegotiationEthical PracticesCost ReductionCorporate Social ResponsibilityCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business administration

Minimum of 5 years in strategic procurement, creative agency procurement, marketing or related role

Must have strong experience in digital production and publication working with various operational and commercial models

Strong analytical skills

In-depth subject matter expertise in the creative and production agencies or sourcing field and current in industry trends and best practices

Proven success in developing and executing global or regional creative sourcing strategies

Strong communications and influencing skills at senior levels

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