# Senior Specialist, Global Packaging Procurement

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1477aed1-b47b-44ab-b4cb-28126eb6d932

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior

## Summary

This role leads packaging procurement initiatives for a global animal health company, managing sourcing projects, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across an international supply chain. It suits experienced procurement professionals who can drive strategic negotiations and deliver measurable business value in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Contract Management, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, Project Management, Risk Management, SAP Ariba, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management experience
- Experience sourcing packaging categories in a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills
- Proven track record of delivering cost savings and business value
- Experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects and managing multiple priorities
- Proactive and adaptable, able to work independently in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Excellent English communication skills

## Nice to have

- ERP systems experience
- Ariba experience

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/NLD---North-Brabant---Boxmeer/Senior-Specialist--Global-Packaging-Procurement_R410870-1