Job Description
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Position Overview
The specialist will be accountable and responsible for the end-to-end Supplier onboarding process, sustainment, and improvement of the Source to Settle (StS) process and sub-processes, inclusive of Vendor Master Data Management and Procurement and Local Markets support.
Position Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Single point of contact for supplier onboarding for all stakeholders, both internal and external (suppliers)
Be accountable for the full end-to-end Supplier onboarding process for cases assigned
Ensure governance management and supplier support for existing supplier data changes (administration)
Execute the process accordingly to the standard support Model and established tools
Proactively evaluate cases, bring solutions, and minimize escalations with Suppliers and Procurement
Provide proper guidance to StS or non-StS people, when needed.
Ensure proper defects resolution: Analyze data/specific cases, identify issues/process deviation, assure root cause analysis root causes and address solutions
Ensure the application of adequate internal controls, when needed.
Collaborate with other Process Stewards (Procure to Pay/Settlement, Accounting to Reporting, Master Data, and others) in all our Company divisions to ensure continuity and alignment across global end-to-end processes
Have active participation in the implementation of projects which require experience and StS technical or functional abilities; work collaboratively with other business partners (including IT) to execute approved projects in a timely manner
Support Company merger and divestitures efforts as needed.
Support the development of StS content to ensure accurate communication and standard training
Help educate and support our Company employees on the StS process and tools
Ensure alignment with our Company process policies and standards
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values and standards of ethics and integrity
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company preferred and 2 years in current position
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (Procurement Sourcing and Contract) with a demonstrated record of customer focus and project delivery
Business process knowledge, together with demonstrated skills in project implementation is a plus.
Ariba experience is a plus (including but not limited to Supplier Management / SLP)
Business level of English. Business level French or Italian language (both written and spoken) is advantage.
Technical/Soft Skills Requirements
SAP Experience Required
Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Ability to implement support around a long-term vision and milestones needed to drive the realization of that vision
Positive, engaging disposition with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders’ requests in an efficient and assertive manner
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes
Results-oriented, sense of urgency, knows how to prioritize, ability to communicate and to create rapport with stakeholders, effective communication. Process improvement orientation, innovation and change agent. Migration experience
Project Management skills desired
Strong ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects
Willingness to travel for meetings and projects (<10% of the time)
Willingness to attend or conduct remote meetings during off hours (<5% of the time)
Strong customer service and collaboration mind-set
Who we are…
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for…
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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Requisition ID:R250327
