MSD

Associate Director – Global Sourcing and Procurement

MSD

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Ireland

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the global category strategy for specialty chemicals, reagents and solvents
  • Manage all related contracts for these direct materials
  • Identify and deliver savings targets and manage risk to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials
  • Collaborate with regional and site category leads to implement strategies at site level
  • Lead global sourcing and supplier management
  • Manage key supplier relationships, including regular business reviews and strategic meetings
  • Oversee the global sourcing process to ensure assurance of supply, cost effectiveness, innovation, sustainability, social responsibility and compliance
  • Partner with research and development and other ingredients teams to maintain an end‑to‑end view of the supply base
  • Achieve cost control, reduction and containment objectives using a total cost of ownership mindset
  • Identify and engage key stakeholders, understand their 1–3–5 year needs and translate these into category strategies
  • Work closely with supplier development and performance management teams to monitor and improve supplier delivery and quality
  • Support site procurement to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, supply chain, materials management, procurement or a related field, or equivalent professional certification
  • At least 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain or supplier relationship management, preferably in a life science environment
  • Experience working with direct materials
  • Strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proven leadership abilities: driving change, communicating clearly, building talent and delivering results
  • Willingness to travel 15-20% for assignments outside your primary location
Benefits
  • Flexible working where possible
  • Hybrid working model for office-based colleagues
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingprocurementsupplier relationship managementcost controlsupply chain managementcontract managementrisk managementtotal cost of ownershipsupplier developmentperformance management
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder engagementcommunicationchange managementcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem solvingrelationship managementinnovationsocial responsibility
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeprofessional certification in supply chaincertification in procurementcertification in materials management