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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled global category manager to join our HR Services Procurement team as an Associate Director. As a member of Corporate Site Services Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the global sourcing strategy for our global Talent Acquisition, HR Service Center, Rewards & Recognition and Outplacement programs. You will be part of a collaborative, international team dedicated to ensuring the effective acquisition of critical HR services that support our company’s mission to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines worldwide.

In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will lead cross-functional teams and work closely with Global Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Global Compensation and business leaders to manage key supplier relationships and contracts. Your expertise will help drive cost efficiencies, mitigate risks, and foster innovation through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence global HR procurement practices, while working with a diverse team of procurement professionals across multiple countries. If you thrive in a complex, global setting and are passionate about making a meaningful impact through strategic procurement, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

+ **Lead Category Strategy:** Develop multi-year plans leveraging market trends and business needs to drive innovation and value.

+ **Manage Sourcing Process:** Guide cross-functional teams through sourcing events, vendor selection, negotiation, and contracting.

+ **Negotiate & Manage Contracts:** Lead complex negotiations and manage agreements to reduce risk and maximize value.

+ **Supplier Relationship Management:** Build strong partnerships with suppliers, track performance, and foster innovation.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field.

+ 7+ years in global procurement, strategic sourcing, or related business management roles.

+ Proven success in developing strategies that deliver cost savings and operational improvements globally.

+ Experience managing supplier relationships and governance across multiple stakeholders.

+ Comfortable working with international, remote teams.

Skills

+ Expertise in indirect procurement and global category management, preferably in HR or professional services.

+ Customer-focused service: Prioritize customers’ needs (internal and external) and deliver reliable, helpful service.

+ Business awareness: Know how the company and industry operate and use that knowledge to improve results.

+ Planning and prioritization: Set clear priorities, timelines, and resource plans to complete work on time.

+ Adaptability: Stay effective through change, try new approaches, and work with others to make transitions successful.

+ Courageous problem-solving: Tackle tough issues, propose creative options, and take decisive action when needed.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Category Strategy, Commercial Contract Negotiations, Data Analytics, Driving Continuous Improvement, Event Sourcing, Fast-Paced Environments, Global Sourcing, Inventory Control Management, IT Demand Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Market Trends, Negotiation, Outsourcing Management, Prioritization, Procurement, Production Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Negotiations, Strategic Procurement, Strategic Procurement Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Thinking {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Secondary Language(s) Job Description

Nous recherchons un responsable de catégorie mondial expérimenté et hautement qualifié pour rejoindre notre équipe Achats de services RH en tant que Directeur associé. En tant que membre de _Corporate Site Services Procurement_ , vous jouerez un rôle central dans la définition et l'exécution de la stratégie d'approvisionnement globale pour nos programmes mondiaux d'acquisition de talents, de centre de services RH, de rémunération & reconnaissance et d'outplacement. Vous ferez partie d'une équipe internationale et collaborative dédiée à garantir l'acquisition efficace de services RH essentiels qui soutiennent la mission de notre entreprise : découvrir, développer et fournir des médicaments innovants à l'échelle mondiale.

Dans cet environnement dynamique et rapide, vous dirigerez des équipes transversales et travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec l'Acquisition de talents mondiale, les Opérations RH, la Rémunération globale et les responsables métier pour gérer les relations et contrats avec les fournisseurs clés. Votre expertise contribuera à générer des gains de coûts, à atténuer les risques et à favoriser l'innovation grâce à un approvisionnement stratégique et une gestion des fournisseurs.

Ce poste offre une opportunité unique d'influencer les pratiques mondiales d'approvisionnement RH, tout en travaillant avec une équipe diversifiée de professionnels des achats répartis dans plusieurs pays. Si vous vous épanouissez dans un environnement complexe et international et que vous souhaitez avoir un impact significatif par le biais d'achats stratégiques, ce poste est fait pour vous.

Responsabilités

• Piloter la stratégie de catégorie : Développer des plans pluriannuels en tirant parti des tendances du marché et des besoins métier pour stimuler l'innovation et la création de valeur.

• Gérer le processus d'approvisionnement : Accompagner les équipes transversales lors des appels d'offres, de la sélection des fournisseurs, des négociations et de la contractualisation.

• Négocier et gérer les contrats : Mener des négociations complexes et gérer les accords pour réduire les risques et maximiser la valeur.

• Gestion des relations fournisseurs : Construire des partenariats solides avec les fournisseurs, suivre les performances et encourager l'innovation.

Qualifications :

• Baccalauréat en commerce, finance ou domaine connexe.

• 7 ans ou plus d'expérience en achats mondiaux, sourcing stratégique ou postes de gestion commerciale similaires.

• Succès avéré dans le développement de stratégies générant des économies et des améliorations opérationnelles à l'échelle mondiale.

• Expérience de la gestion des relations fournisseurs et de la gouvernance impliquant de multiples parties prenantes.

• A l'aise pour travailler avec des équipes internationales et à distance.

**Compétences** :

• Expertise en achats indirects et en gestion de catégories globales, de préférence dans les services RH ou services professionnels.

• Service orienté client : Prioriser les besoins des clients (internes et externes) et fournir un service fiable et utile.

• Vision business : Comprendre le fonctionnement de l'entreprise et du secteur et utiliser cette connaissance pour améliorer les résultats.

• Planification et priorisation : Définir des priorités, des échéances et des plans de ressources clairs pour mener à bien les travaux dans les délais.

• Adaptabilité : Rester efficace face au changement, essayer de nouvelles approches et travailler avec les autres pour réussir les transitions.

• Résolution courageuse de problèmes : S'attaquer aux problèmes difficiles, proposer des options créatives et prendre des décisions décisives lorsque nécessaire.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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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, Monday - 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”.

The salary range for this role is

$126,500.00 - $199,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits) (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

**San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/23/2025

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**Requisition ID:** R369238