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Merck Gruppe

Head of Sourcing, Marketing & Sales, North America and Innovative Medicine Franc

Merck Gruppe, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Work Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. Shift: No Department: HC-HF-ASN Sourcing NA&Innovative Franchises Recruiter: Shelby Elizabeth Briggs This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. Your Role: The Director, Sourcing, Marketing & Sales, NA & Innovative Medicines role in Healthcare is at the forefront of driving EMD Serono’s purpose to create, improve and prolong lives, as one for patients, with leaders across the Medical and Commercial Healthcare business as well as through strategic relationships with our suppliers. Our company culture, united under the vision of sparking discovery and elevating humanity is at the core of every decision. Who You Are: You lead a team of Category Manager for specific Business stakeholders including the development of sourcing strategies for their respective scope of activities in close collaboration with internal business stakeholders. This role is expected to co-develop sourcing strategies for multi-year, multi-geography teams across regions. Duties will include development and execution of Sourcing Strategies in alignment with key stakeholder business priorities, as well as RFx development, demand management, competitive bid analysis, contract development, negotiation planning, and strategic supplier management.

As the leader of this team, you will interface closely with Business Partners to understand their business priorities and needs, and in turn, define specific initiatives to support the business. This role is also expected to support the optimization of sourcing processes, while enhancing overall User Experience. Key Responsibilities: Drive strategy execution by motivating teams, setting objectives, and delegating tasks. Collaborate with the EMD Serono President and key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals. Cultivate relationships with strategic partners to enhance competitive advantage and access innovation. Lead sourcing initiatives that deliver significant business growth and value. Engage with strategic suppliers and scout for new partnerships. Identify and mitigate internal and external risks proactively. Optimize buying power through collaboration with global category Procurement colleagues. Coach and develop team members, fostering a strong development culture and succession planning. Promote continuous learning and skill-sharing across teams. Build resilience and maintain team energy and well-being. Leverage the Procurement network for best practices and opportunities. Collaborate with Global and US Business Franchises across various functions. Location : Boston, MA Preferred, Remote possible with expected business travel to Boston, MA 1x month Travel: