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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist for Equipment & Automation, a strategic role within their Global Capital Procurement team. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement skills, experience in contract negotiation, and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work environment.
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Job Summary
Lead sourcing for Equipment & Automation categories globally, ensuring alignment with business objectives and developing category strategies that deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and drive innovation.
Engage with Equipment Management Teams and project stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies, facilitating meetings and building strong relationships with key suppliers and internal partners.
The salary range for this role is $96,200.00 - $151,400.00, with eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentive, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Matching Summary
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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist for Equipment & Automation, a strategic role within their Global Capital Procurement team. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement skills, experience in contract negotiation, and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work environment.
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Salary
Base: $96,200.00 - $151,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick days
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic Sourcing
Category Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Negotiation
Cost Reduction Initiatives
SAP-Ariba proficiency
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional leadership
Stakeholder influence
Supplier innovation
Risk mitigation
Change management experience
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Required
Minimum 3 years experience
Proficiency in SAP-Ariba and advanced Excel
Strong understanding of procurement processes
Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently