Technical Sourcing Manager (관련 경력 15년 이상, 영어 가능자, 서울 근무)

优缺点分析

角色解读

• Progression into senior global category management or regional procurement leadership roles within the life sciences sector.
• Opportunity to influence global sourcing strategies and drive large-scale capital expenditure projects, expanding strategic impact.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing execution for technical investments (e.g., lab equipment, infrastructure, construction) and recurring technical spend across the region.
• Collaborate with global category managers to deploy regional sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring alignment with business needs and strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Deep expertise in technical procurement, investment project sourcing, and contract management within the pharma or life science industry.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication skills in a multicultural, global environment.
• Fluency in English and robust project management capabilities to handle complex, high-value sourcing activities and resolve commercial disputes.

申请策略

• Tailor your application to reflect Merck's core values of curiosity, sustainability, and inclusive innovation.
• Prepare to discuss how you successfully align local procurement execution with overarching global category strategies.
• Highlight specific experience in technical investment sourcing, Capex management, and large-scale infrastructure or lab equipment procurement.
• Showcase successful contract negotiations, supplier risk mitigation strategies, and quantifiable cost-saving achievements in multinational settings.
• Emphasize cross-functional leadership, virtual team management, and fluency in English within diverse, global teams.
• Deepen knowledge of global supply chain risk management and advanced contract law specific to technical and engineering services.
• Enhance strategic sourcing methodologies and data-driven market intelligence gathering for complex technical categories.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses, focusing on quantifiable outcomes like cost savings, risk reduction, or project delivery times.
• Highlight your collaborative approach with global teams and local stakeholders, emphasizing clear communication and strategic alignment.
• Can you walk us through your experience managing technical investment projects larger than 2 million euros?
• How do you balance global category strategies with local site needs and diverse stakeholder expectations?
• Describe a time when you had to mitigate a significant supply chain risk in a technical procurement scenario.
• How do you approach supplier qualification and negotiation for complex engineering or construction services?
• Research Merck's recent capital investments, sustainability goals, and specific technical challenges in the life sciences sector.
• Prepare concrete examples of managing virtual teams and resolving complex commercial disputes with suppliers.