Our areas of inspiration
Our team’s goal is the compliant, competitive, and innovative acquisition of goods and services from leading suppliers and partners that enables the commercialization process of our medicines, vaccines, and Animal Health products. We manage the process of sourcing and procuring quality products and services that support our key business requirements in Europe, Canada, and emerging markets.
Direct Procurement
Our Direct Materials, Operations,
Capital Sourcing & Procurement organization enables our market competitiveness through the development of a world-class supply base that provides manufacturing excellence and innovative technological solutions to our integrated, interdependent supply network.
Capital Sourcing & Procurement organization enables our market competitiveness through the development of a world-class supply base that provides manufacturing excellence and innovative technological solutions to our integrated, interdependent supply network.
Indirect Procurement & Operations
We enable faster invention and innovation through the creation of reinvestment opportunities and delivery of operational excellence and manage the process of sourcing quality products and services that support our key business requirements in a timely fashion.
Research & Development Sourcing
A trusted business partner enabling innovative and competitive strategic sourcing to drive value for the research and development of our therapeutics
and vaccines.
and vaccines.
Supplier Development & Performance Management
We ensure delivery of reliable, compliant goods and services from capable suppliers that enable an uninterrupted supply of Merck services and products
to our patients.
to our patients.
GSMG Business Operations
Our investment and development in diverse, equitable, and inclusive supplier and procurement practices that help create economic impact, job creation, and advanced products and allow us to continue to innovate every day.
Actions that are driving us forward
Digitization
We’re building a digital platform to improve experiences, streamline processes, and uncover insights.
Innovation
We’re driving innovation to deliver efficiency and simplification across our business.
Talent
We value an open, inclusive environment and diverse talent that’s agile and adaptable.
Service delivery
We always strive to enhance the service experience and improve business outcomes.
Value creation
We drive sustainable cost reductions through continuous improvement initiatives.
Corporate, social & environmental responsibility
We foster a sustainability-rich and safety-first culture across our portfolio of sites.
Inspired by diversity
Diversity is at the heart of all we do in GSMG, from our talent and thinking, to our culture and projects. Our commitment does not stop at hiring a diverse workforce. We work hard to actively share the wealth of knowledge, insights,
and perspectives of all employees in an open, trusting, non-judgmental workplace—one where everyone is valued and respected.
and perspectives of all employees in an open, trusting, non-judgmental workplace—one where everyone is valued and respected.
Bring your experience, or build it with us
If you share our passion for introducing new supplier and procurement
capabilities and innovations into the organization that help improve patients’ lives, you’ll be delighted to hear we have a variety of positions where you can make a difference. From Sourcing/Procurement Professionals, Supplier Field Specialists, Systems & Processes Professionals, and Critical Supplier Performance Managers, to Engineers, Data Analysts, and Project Managers,
we have a choice of both experienced and entry-level opportunities for you
to explore.
capabilities and innovations into the organization that help improve patients’ lives, you’ll be delighted to hear we have a variety of positions where you can make a difference. From Sourcing/Procurement Professionals, Supplier Field Specialists, Systems & Processes Professionals, and Critical Supplier Performance Managers, to Engineers, Data Analysts, and Project Managers,
we have a choice of both experienced and entry-level opportunities for you
to explore.
I aspire that the Indirect Organization is the team that everyone wants to be part of. This area provides exposure to the broader organization and creates a foundation to see how each of the businesses interact together to market our products, support employees, and get products to patients.
Michelle Braun
VP, Procurement
Our organization’s role is to be a trusted business partner, synchronizing business needs internally with supplier external capabilities to drive maximum value to the business and help save and improve patient lives. We need diverse, committed, and innovative people to challenge the status quo and make us better every day.
Fatima Zahri
Executive Director, Procurement
By joining the Direct Material Procurement team, you have opportunities to learn and contribute to the end-to-end sourcing/supply management of materials for the entire portfolio of Merck’s drugs and vaccines. You can impact sourcing efficiency and costs of all the various stages of new product commercialization. It’s a very rewarding experience contributing to saving and improving lives.
Hoang Doan
Executive Director, GBSO Procurement
Joining a company virtually, it is difficult to get to know colleagues, processes, and systems when you are not in person. GSMG’s Indirect Marketing team welcomed me with open arms and I immediately felt part of the team. GSMG’s people are what make it a great group to be a part of.
Brook Weidner
Associate Director, Procurement
In addition to our Early Talent Rotational (ETR) Program, our GSMG Mentoring Program, internship/co-op opportunities, and Talent Incubator all allow you to experience a variety of business areas and locations across Merck. Differentiated, real-time exposure and tailored investment will help you develop technical, business, and leadership expertise and become poised for success.
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