Sr. Specialist, Cap Ex Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (Hybrid - NJ or PA)

Job Description

The selected candidate will manage the Cap Ex spend for projects up to $5M across all our company's divisions; - Manufacturing division, Global Workspace and Enterprise Services (GWES) and our research laboratories, Global Clinical Development for Southeast and part of Northeast US. This position will be the liaison between the sites and ultimately to the Global Cap Ex team, ensuring the correct sourcing and execution of projects and 100% compliance with processes and policies.

The candidate will be required to provide primary expertise in Capital sourcing (Construction, Engineering, Process/Manufacturing Equipment Categories), stakeholder engagement, management and performance improvement of the capital spend, and ensure complete understanding of our requirements and expectations in strategic sourcing.

The successful implementation of this role requires developing direct relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, while driving transformational changes and adherence to our procurement policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Train stakeholders on our processes and policies and ensure adherence to these processes.
  
• Collaborate with site teams to understand their Long-range Capital plan, the sites' needs, and develop the best sourcing approach
  
• Support the building and approval of Project Procurement Plans (PPPs) for each capital project to ensure upfront alignment on the sourcing strategy.
  
• Lead sourcing projects to deliver optimal value to the company (cost, timelines, execution, etc.).
  
• Drive economic inclusion through increase in Diverse spend with impact suppliers
  
• Perform supplier negotiations to support projects and deliver best value.
  
• Develop, support, and execute a comprehensive regional and local strategy in line with the global strategy, including supplier management, compliance, risk management, diversity spend, and stakeholder management.
  
• Monitor key suppliers through a set of agreed KPIs and perform Quarterly Business Reviews.
  
• Stay at the forefront of sustainability best practices, regulations, and industry trends, ensuring our sustainability approach is cutting-edge and aligned with emerging opportunities.
  
• Provide leadership and consistency with our environmental and sustainability goals.
  
• Clearly articulate to leadership the progress made in your region(s) towards our teams' goals
  

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering) required.
  

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
  
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and policies.
  
• Experience in complex supplier negotiations.
  
• Proven ability to lead and manage change in a dynamic environment.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in capital expenditure projects is advantageous
  
• Strong organization, communication and presentation skills, ability to effectively communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
  
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental goals.
  

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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
$94,300.00 - $148,500.00

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 .

You can apply for this role through (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

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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:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking, Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Capital Projects, Contract Management, Data Analytics, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Acumen, Influencing Skills, Procurement, Procurement Management, Production Planning, Project Procurement Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Selection {+ 3 more}

-Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
09/13/2025
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Requisition ID: R354813