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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Salary Range for this role is $104,200.00 - $163,900.00

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.

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.