Indirect Procurement Expert Israel

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Merck Group is seeking an Indirect Procurement Expert in Reẖovot, Israel to lead strategic end-to-end indirect procurement transactions above NIS 200,000, ensure policy compliance, and maximize cross functional synergies with R&D, Production and Marketing, reporting to the CFO. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree, at least five years of global experience, fluent English, advanced Excel and familiarity with SAP and Ariba is a plus. Success will be measured by documented savings, policy compliance, timely deal closure, and positive stakeholder feedback. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify cost gains, highlight negotiations with major suppliers, and demonstrate proactive collaboration and integrity in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

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Role Purpose

Lead Strategic Indirect procurement transactions. Oversee quality and compliance across all procurement processes within the organization. Ensures that material purchases are executed in an optimal economic and strategic manner, in full compliance with global corporate procurement policies, while maximizing cross-functional synergies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for strategic transactions (above NIS 200,000).
• Provide professional support to business units (R&D, Production, Marketing) in managing negotiations with major suppliers.
• Conduct ongoing reviews and controls of procurement processes to ensure compliance with global procurement policies.
• Keep Procurement policies updated.
• Identify and drive synergies across different procurement domains to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and establish long-term framework agreements.
• Support and assist the CFO in cross-functional projects and related assignments, as required.
• Work with Global Procurement Coordinator

Key Stakeholders & Interfaces

• Direct reporting line to the CFO
• Ongoing collaboration with Purchasing Managers within the Business Units.
• Close partnership with core functions: R&D, Production, and Marketing.

Tools, Systems & Infrastructure

• SAP
• Ariba
• Excel excellent knowledge (data analysis and reporting)
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Success Metrics

• Savings: Achieving measurable and documented cost savings from led strategic transactions.
• Compliance: Zero material deviations from global procurement policies in periodic audits.
• Cycle Time: Meeting defined timelines for the closure of strategic procurement deals.
• Internal Satisfaction: Positive feedback from business units regarding the quality of support and added value delivered.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: CFO
• Direct reports: None (Individual Contributor / Headquarters role)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – mandatory
• Relevant experience in a global organization – advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience – mandatory
• High level of English – mandatory
• High level of Excel – mandatory
• Working with SAP and Ariba - advantage

PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Time management
• Self-starter
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Reliability and integrity
• Proactive, accurate, Team player

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