Analyst/Senior Analyst - Supply Chain - Sourcing

Role overview

Analyst/Senior Analyst - Supply Chain - Sourcing at Merck

Responsibilities

• Work Your Magic with us!
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, planning, operations) to align sourcing requirements and ensure project success.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and deliver measurable value improvements.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews; address and resolve supply-related issues.
• Ensure timely delivery and adherence to company standards and policies.
• Support supplier audits, sampling, and qualification processes as needed.
• Execute sourcing activities within SAP/ERP or equivalent systems (POs, vendor master data, and related workflows).

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [Karnataka] [India]

Benefits

• Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.
• We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
• We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.
• We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
• Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
• Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

Additional role details

• Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more?
• We know you’ve got big plans – so do we!
• Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.
• That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimageable with us.
• Your Role.
• Responsible for end-to-end sourcing activities within assigned categories/products, including supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, negotiation, and performance management.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, cost savings, and compliance with company standards.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned categories/products.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers/vendors.
• Issue and manage RFQs/RFPs; analyze quotations from commercial and technical perspectives.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and contract terms with vendors.
• Maintain sourcing trackers, cost sheets, supplier databases, and procurement documentation.
• Who You are. 3-5 years of relevant experience with Supply Chain – Sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with RFQ/RFP processes and bid analysis.
• Familiarity with supplier audit, qualification, and performance measurement methodologies.
• Proficiency with SAP/ERP or similar procurement platforms.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication abilities.
• Systems and Tools.
• SAP/ERP (or equivalent procurement platform) for purchase orders, vendor master data, and sourcing workflows.
• Spreadsheets and procurement documentation tools for cost tracking and reporting.