Associate Specialist, Procurement - Animal Health ( Dong Nai site)

Job Description Responsible for the sourcing & purchasing of direct/indirect materials & indirect services within the scope of site procurement. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification & realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories. Analyzing controls & procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness will be a cornerstone of the role. Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to): Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies. Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV. Run sourcing events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers. Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team to ensure set up new of vendors and any changes to Vendor Master Data required. Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data. Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreements, supplier issues, and other material planning aspects. Implement an ongoing Vendor KPIs/Supplier Scorecards, working with suppliers to develop strategies for improving deficient performance. Enforce specific rules on procurement, procurement procedures and financial policies (FRAP). Leverage the Global Procurement team & act as the key business partner for the: Review quotes and contract language escalating to the Global resource where appropriate. Support Quality group as it relates to supplier compliance initiatives including aid in maintaining an approved supplier lists. Review MRP reports & process purchase orders for materials requirements from approved suppliers. Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials are on-hand, on time, & available to support technical operations schedules by following up on deliveries. For delays, provide timely communication to the appropriate internal customers. Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners to maintain inventory levels in accordance with organization goals, by reviewing & maintaining MRP data. Desired Experience/Education/Skills: Education Minimum Requirement: B.A. or B.S. degree preferably in Business, Economics, Science or Engineering. Required Experience and Skills: 2 to 3 years of industry experience. Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical skills. Proficient in English communication Preferred Experience and Skills: Animal Health or Pharmaceutical industry experience. Background in strategic sourcing and /or background in sterile process manufacturing. Knowledge of technology sourcing activities including RFP development, bid response evaluation, and contract negotiations. Ability to communicate in Chinese is a plus Additional location(s) Compensation Information: Required Skills: Collaboration, Communication, Procurement, Vendor Data Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 11/30/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.