Merck KGaA Posted September 30, 2026

Sourcing Manager (All genders)

Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland Full time
Procurement Manager
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! 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. 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 unimaginable with us.

Your Role

In your role as Sourcing Manager, you will connect our pharma production sites with our global supplier network to drive key business goals. You will build and execute strategic sourcing plans for production materials, focusing on quality, cost, supply security, sustainability, and innovation. Managing the full sourcing lifecycle, you will evaluate suppliers, negotiate prices and contracts, and mitigate risk. Working closely with cross-functional teams and managing remote stakeholders across a matrix organization, you will also participate in global sourcing initiatives.

Who You Are

- 5+ years of procurement experience in production materials; Biotech or Healthcare industry background is preferred.

- Strong strategic sourcing expertise, including supplier evaluation, price negotiation, and contract management.

- Proven ability to engage with senior leadership, manage remote stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across matrix teams.

- Demonstrated experience using data-driven insights and risk assessment to drive sourcing decisions.

- Highly motivated and results-driven professional dedicated to delivering strong business outcomes.

- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of French is an asset

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Procurement
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Procurement role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 102 comparable Manager Procurement roles across 17 biopharma companies.

102Comparable roles tracked
98Currently active
17Companies hiring similar roles
25Countries represented

Salary context

12 of 102 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Peer group range $82,400 – $178,725 (median $150,525)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 102 comparable roles

United States20
India10
Spain9
United Kingdom7
Philippines6
Bulgaria4

+ 19 more countries

Seniority mix

102 of 102 peers have a known seniority level

Manager81
Associate Director16
Associate5

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 102 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.