Advertising Procurement - Senior Specialist

Decideware Platform Leader

This role is responsible to lead the Decideware platform enterprise wide and support the sourcing of creative agency services, within Marketing Procurement supporting the total category spend of $450M. This role reports to the Associate Director of Procurement for Creative Agencies.

The candidate will support the redevelopment of the Decideware platform and the procurement requirements to implement the tool globally. This will include platform strategy, global category management, surveys, scope shells, rate card management, risk management, stakeholder management, and supplier value management within the creatives category. Primary activities include but not limited to :

• Support category management and sourcing across Advertising Procurement in the US / Global.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies leveraging the Supply Strategy Council (SSC) framework.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the sourcing process and provide strategy oversight for local category components.
• Lead Decideware platform initiatives including strategy, functionality, change management, and training.
• Manage Scope Management, Surveys, Rate Card Management, and stakeholder engagement within Decideware.
• Negotiate supplier contracts from initial review to execution.
• Develop and execute RFIs / RFPs aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage procurement transactions and resolve PO and vendor issues.
• Implement Supplier Value Management to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and sustain global stakeholder relationships with a service mindset.
• Deliver on key metrics including savings, supplier diversity, ESG integration, and business continuity.
• Support diversity initiatives within the company and supplier base.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

The salary range for this role is $104,200.00 - $163,900.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en / compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only : We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only : We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : No

VISA Sponsorship : No

Travel Requirements : No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements : Hybrid

Shift : Not Indicated

Valid Driving License : No

Hazardous Material(s) : n / a

Job Posting End Date : 11 / 3 / 2025