2026 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group & Global Workplace & Enterprise Services Emerging Talent Rotational Program

Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program

The Global Supplier Management Group (GSMG) and Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) are seeking candidates for our Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) program. Our team plays a critical role in innovating for a more hopeful future by collaborating with business partners, customers, and suppliers to deliver value, insights, and solutions. GSMG drives strategic supplier partnerships and procurement excellence to ensure the highest quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability across our global supply chain. GWES focuses on creating safe, efficient, and inspiring workplace environments that empower our employees worldwide to collaborate and innovate.

The ETR Program aims to develop a diverse, talented network of procurement and facilities professionals and future business leaders. As an ETR, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience across key procurement areas such as Supplier Management, Direct Materials Procurement, Indirect Procurement, IT Procurement, Real Estate, Sustainability, and more.
• Work with a diverse range of suppliers and product categories, building foundational skills in managing sourcing activities that impact global health outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across our company's worldwide operations, enhancing your communication and teamwork abilities.
• Adapt to different challenges, developing flexibility and a proactive approach to learning within a dynamic, innovative organization.

This program offers a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in the GSMG/GWES organization through diverse experiences and professional growth within our company.

Potential Rotational Areas:

• Supplier Development & Performance Management: Working in a high-performing organization that leverages facts & data to drive supplier improvements through proactive and reactive problem solving.
• Direct Materials Procurement: Strategic Sourcing – support the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for Direct Materials categories, ensuring alignment with business and GSMG objectives.
• GWES Real Estate: Support cross-functional teams in evaluating site feasibility for new developments or renovations.
• Tech Procurement: Lead the development and documentation of a new strategy implementation. Utilize Sourcing tools to streamline procurement process and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate closely with regional leads in IT procurement to gather insights and examples. Enhance the effectiveness of the strategy while fostering a cohesive approach across regions.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, are analytical, inquisitive, perceptive, quick learners, and are committed to advancing our vision and mission.

Additional Competencies:

• Adaptability to new roles, teams, and situations, with a willingness to rotate through different procurement and facility-related roles over the 3-year program.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both in-person and in writing.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities.
• Thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Program Structure:

New hires will experience three rotations over three years in various business areas throughout GSMG & GWES, primarily in PA & NJ offices.

Your contributions are vital to advancing global medical breakthroughs that benefit future generations. We rely on your skills and inventiveness to make meaningful impacts.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The salary range for this role is $63,900.00 - $100,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Required Skills: Acquisitions Divestitures, Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Data Analysis, Environmental Scanning, Financial Analysis, Integrated Project Management, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Portfolio Management, Process Design, Program Management, Risk Management, Strategic Alliances, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Technical Writing

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date: 11/3/2025

Requisition ID: R364545