IT Procurement Manager

Description The Sourcing Manager has direct responsibility for supporting servides category sourcing inititiatives for Merck's research-aligned IT organization. Annual spend in this sub-category is $250M+, and delivery of high quality procurement performance and capabilities is expected as part of Merck’s global procurement strategy. The Sourcing Manager will take an active role in leading sourcing teams, assist in the development of procurement strategies for the sub-category in its entirety, and interface with key and senior stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business requirements. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated high quality performance within procurement and proficiency in the Sourcing Management Process. This position has the complexity of supporting and driving sourcing strategies and break through business solutions that require strong stakeholder management and sponsorship.

1. Category Scope – Direct responsibility for a portfolio of services and supplier relationships which are complex and difficult to manage.

2. Sourcing Management – To adopt, lead and implement Sourcing Management as a structured process by creating and leading cross-functional teams.

3. Strategy Creation – Work with cross-functional teams to create breakthrough strategies which both deliver quick wins and genuine innovative breakthroughs.

4. Sourcing – Once approved, personally lead certain sourcing initiatives including RFX, RFP, negotiations, and contracting to structure appropriate supply arrangements.

5. Strategy Implementation – To personally and proactively manage all aspects of implementation including entry and exit of suppliers and the ensuing complex resolution of change management issues.

6. Continuous Improvement – To ensure that every supplier relationship is set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out of 4-5% per annum and to lead and manage the measurement and review process that ensures delivery of on-going improvement.

7. Stakeholder Management – To work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills.

8. Business Requirements – To have a keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1-3-5 year horizon.

9. Results and Performance – The incumbent will be a high quality achiever who gets the right things done …in the right way.

10. Role Models – The incumbent will be expected to act as an exemplar and role model, and deliver examples of best practices which can be shared and adopted throughout Merck.

11. Project and Change Management – The complexity of this category requires high quality project and program management shills and a proven ability to manage internal and external change through to successful completion.



Education: Graduate and post graduate education qualifications strongly desired.

Experience: 5-7 years procurement or related experience including practice and leadership of category management in Fortune 500 organizations. IT and/or software sourcing experience preferred.

Coaching and Influencing: It is likely that the incumbent will be an experienced facilitator, influencer, coach or educator.

Strategic Analysis: The incumbent must possess high quality skills that include strategic analysis, industry knowledge, and structured strategic thinking.

Requirements The Sourcing Manager has direct responsibility for supporting servides category sourcing inititiatives for Merck's research-aligned IT organization. Annual spend in this sub-category is $250M+, and delivery of high quality procurement performance and capabilities is expected as part of Merck’s global procurement strategy. The Sourcing Manager will take an active role in leading sourcing teams, assist in the development of procurement strategies for the sub-category in its entirety, and interface with key and senior stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business requirements. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated high quality performance within procurement and proficiency in the Sourcing Management Process. This position has the complexity of supporting and driving sourcing strategies and break through business solutions that require strong stakeholder management and sponsorship.

1. Category Scope – Direct responsibility for a portfolio of services and supplier relationships which are complex and difficult to manage.

2. Sourcing Management – To adopt, lead and implement Sourcing Management as a structured process by creating and leading cross-functional teams.

3. Strategy Creation – Work with cross-functional teams to create breakthrough strategies which both deliver quick wins and genuine innovative breakthroughs.

4. Sourcing – Once approved, personally lead certain sourcing initiatives including RFX, RFP, negotiations, and contracting to structure appropriate supply arrangements.

5. Strategy Implementation – To personally and proactively manage all aspects of implementation including entry and exit of suppliers and the ensuing complex resolution of change management issues.

6. Continuous Improvement – To ensure that every supplier relationship is set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out of 4-5% per annum and to lead and manage the measurement and review process that ensures delivery of on-going improvement.

7. Stakeholder Management – To work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills.

8. Business Requirements – To have a keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1-3-5 year horizon.

9. Results and Performance – The incumbent will be a high quality achiever who gets the right things done …in the right way.

10. Role Models – The incumbent will be expected to act as an exemplar and role model, and deliver examples of best practices which can be shared and adopted throughout Merck.

11. Project and Change Management – The complexity of this category requires high quality project and program management shills and a proven ability to manage internal and external change through to successful completion.



Education: Graduate and post graduate education qualifications strongly desired.

Experience: 5-7 years procurement or related experience including practice and leadership of category management in Fortune 500 organizations. IT and/or software sourcing experience preferred.

Coaching and Influencing: It is likely that the incumbent will be an experienced facilitator, influencer, coach or educator.

Strategic Analysis: The incumbent must possess high quality skills that include strategic analysis, industry knowledge, and structured strategic thinking.