Senior Specialist, Procurement

MSD

. Develop and implement supplier management strategies and initiatives for Direct Materials Procurement .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $96,200 - $151,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management strategies and procurement processes within the pharmaceutical industry, with strong capabilities in data analytics, project management, and effective communication across organizational levels.

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Supplier ManagementStrategic SourcingProject ManagementData AnalyticsProcurement Processes

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionData ManagementMarket AnalysisCost ModelingSupplier NegotiationRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceContract ManagementProduction PlanningFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAdaptabilityInfluencing SkillsPresentation SkillsCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPointWordElectronic Procurement Processes

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustrySupply Chain ProcessesSupplier SelectionVendor ManagementFCPA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement supplier management strategies and initiatives for Direct Materials Procurement
Provide strategic sourcing solutions between Research & Development and Manufacturing divisions for pipeline and commercial products
Gather, create, deliver, track, analyze, model and manage data for strategic initiatives in Small and Large Molecules
Support bioconjugates and antibody drug conjugates initiatives
Drive project management, communications, strategy execution and team performance
Collect and present market trends, competitive intelligence and industry best practices
Collaborate on sourcing strategies and ensure execution across modalities through launch plus two years
Support supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, early sourcing, new material introduction and alternate-source qualification
Work with Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay, internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Conduct detailed market and supplier analyses
Execute early-stage sourcing and procurement strategies and implement NPI playbooks, processes and tools
Support supplier and material/component selection for pipeline and inline products
Construct cost models and purchase-price analyses, including supplier visits when needed
Conduct strategic analyses such as portfolio analysis, supplier preferencing and Day One Sourcing
Create pre-negotiation plans, participate in supplier negotiations and conduct post-negotiation follow-up
Create and execute RFIs, RFPs and e-auctions using electronic procurement processes
Conduct risk assessments, including financial solvency and FCPA/Business Partner Code of Conduct compliance, and establish mitigation plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or Procurement
Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Adaptability and ability to work across multiple enterprise initiatives
Effective communication across different organizational levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make clear and concise presentations
Sensitivity to cultural differences in communication
Ability to influence external partners
Advanced data collection, management, analytics and reporting skills
Excellent project management skills
Ability to work independently with flexibility and adaptability in ambiguous and dynamic situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Knowledge of procurement management, supply chain processes, supplier selection, vendor management, risk management, regulatory compliance, contract management, production planning and financial acumen
No visa sponsorship available
US and Puerto Rico residents only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
10% travel requirement