Job Description

Have you always wanted to work in a company where your work can have a real impact on people’s lives? Are you ready to Invent, Impact, Inspire? We would like to meet you!

As part of our Global Supplier Management Group, Supplier Development & Performance Management (SD&PM), we have an exciting job opportunity based in Mexico for:

Supplier Development Engineer – Senior Specialist m/f/d

The team

The Supplier Development & Performance Management (SD&PM) team ensures delivery of reliable, compliant goods and services from suppliers to enable an uninterrupted supply of our Company’s services and products to our patients. 

Purpose

As a Supplier Development (SD) Engineer, you will proactively apply world class problem-solving skills through direct engagement with current and potential suppliers to reduce risks to quality and delivery across our global supply network.  Partnering with colleagues in Global Procurement and key stakeholder groups, you will identify and implement solutions to complex problems across a range of service and component groups that support our Human Health, Animal Health and Corporate Services functions.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, inclusion, and communication skills combined with a proven track record of evaluating supplier capabilities against stakeholder requirements, mitigating risk and supporting new supplier launch activities.  It is vital that the candidate can creatively apply project management skills and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset across a wide range of functional areas including, but not limited to, integrated logistics, corporate and site services, information technology, marketing services, and manufacturing/packaging operations.

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Evaluate potential suppliers against defined criteria to ensure selection of partners who can meet the Company’s business requirements as part of the formal sourcing process.Develop mitigation plans to address gaps and risks found during supplier selection and manage resolution of those plans to ensure launch readiness.Evaluate and ensure alignment between Company and supplier specifications to avoid future deviations and supply issuesDrive improvements in supplier performance and capabilities while collaborating with Global / Regional Procurement, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Site Operation teamsFacilitate overall process improvements to prevent supplier issuesDevelop metrics and scorecards to monitor supplier operational performanceCoordinate, communicate and oversee general and technical matters pertaining to suppliersMaintain flexibility to travel, up to 50%, within the region, country and internationally to supplier/stakeholder locations

Your profile:

BS/BA degree in Engineering, Science or BusinessMinimum of 5 years of experience in Quality, Technical, Manufacturing/Packaging or Business Operations.Experience applying data analytics to solve problemsDemonstrated success working independently with all levels of the organization to get results, while fostering collaboration and maintaining a customer-focused mindset Appreciation and respect for diversity of thought and inclusionStrong written and oral communication skills in EnglishLean Six Sigma certification or equivalent demonstrated process improvement experienceKnowledge of cGxPs and pharmaceutical / life science operationsFunctional knowledge in key areas of indirect sourcing and/or manufacturing/packaging operations including: Warehouse, Distribution and Transportation, Companion Diagnostics / Bio-markers, Thermal Protection Systems, Patient Support Programs, IT Services, Site Services / Facilities management, Manufacture and/or use of glass primary packaging containers for pharmaceuticals (e.g. vials, syringes)50% of the time open to travel

Are you passionate about supplier development & performance? Would like to join our new innovative team and be part of a leading global pharmaceutical company? We would like to meet you. Please apply in ENGLISH (CV/Resume)!

Who we are …

For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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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:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

01/16/2025

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Requisition ID:R319013