Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your role:
Our procurement team is transforming to enable our Corporate Sourcing division to advance science and technology with customers. As Head of Corporate Procurement , you will shape and drive strategic procurement initiatives that significantly impact our innovative product lines and sustainability goals. You will lead a dynamic team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, while playing a key role in our mission to make a positive difference in the world of Procurement. In this role, you lead a +€4.5 billion category of spend for indirect sourcing categories. You build solid relationships with important stakeholders to understand their business strategies, needs, and nurture key partnerships, enabling a holistic procurement approach. You nurture and strengthen relationships with key strategic partners to build a competitive advantage for Merck and ensure access to innovation. You provide a holistic procurement approach for Merck and develop sound strategies aligned across the organization.
Who you are:
- You have at least 10 years of experience as a leader in procurement
- You have relevant background and experience for some of the areas of spend under your scope
- You have experience leading an organization through transformation/change
- You are an experienced people leader and able to demonstrate passion for developing future procurement leaders
- You have strong analytical and quantitative modelling skills including the ability to structure, collect, analyse, and communicate insights based on data in an organized manner
- You also have experience with Shared Services interfaces
- You are fluent in English
- You preferably have a background in the Life Science or Healthcare environment
- You have a proven track record of building effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and are regarded as a trusted business partner
- You demonstrated the ability to successfully navigate and operate in highly matrixed environment while achieving common objectives
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!