[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates # Key Suppliers Sourcing Manager / Direct Materials / EMEA Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Spain Full-time Manager or lead Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates’s official careers site. Posted September 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates’s careers site →](https://careers.merckgroup.com/global/en/job/MQAMKDGLOBAL303445EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Key-Suppliers-Sourcing-Manager-Direct-Materials-EMEA) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/) / Key Suppliers Sourcing Manager / Direct Materials / EMEA ## Job description 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 At the heart of our global supply chain strategy, this role offers you the opportunity to shape how we source, qualify, and partner with key suppliers — driving measurable impact on supply security, financial performance, and sustainability across our operations within the region of EMEA. As Sourcing Manager, you will lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for key suppliers, translating category strategies into actionable plans that directly support our business objectives. Working closely with Category Managers, you will identify opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, qualify suppliers, and build long-term partnerships that fuel growth and innovation. You will be accountable for supplier identification, performance management, and issue resolution, ensuring compliant, reliable, and high-quality outcomes at every stage. You will develop, implement, and champion sourcing strategies aligned with industrial and commercial objectives, integrating quality and risk management considerations throughout. Balancing agility with discipline, you will deliver results at pace without compromising on standards. Drawing on your understanding of manufacturing processes and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, you will continuously seek opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining high levels of supplier performance. You will build trusted relationships with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, analyze market trends, evaluate alternatives, and actively contribute to supplier diversification and supply chain resilience. This position is based in Mollet del Vallès, Spain, and requires up to 15% business travel. ### Who You Are Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Life Sciences, or equivalent experience, engineering or technical background is of great advantage Minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Procurement within the Life Sciences industry, with strong expertise in strategic supplier management, sourcing strategy development, and supplier relationship management; or a minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, or Operations, with proven expertise in supplier governance, performance reviews, continuous improvement, and supply assurance. Experience within a multinational company in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Devices sectors, ideally in a matrixed and international environment. Proven ability to manage the full sourcing process end-to-end, including supplier identification, negotiations, qualification, and performance management. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and functions. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, enabling data-driven decision-making in complex situations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent; project management knowledge is an advantage. Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken; Spanish is considered 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! ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 34 days - Location: Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Spain - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates’s careers site →](https://careers.merckgroup.com/global/en/job/MQAMKDGLOBAL303445EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Key-Suppliers-Sourcing-Manager-Direct-Materials-EMEA) ## More jobs at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates ### [Project Delivery Manager, Supply Chain Applications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/464c32525bd15a103f6d/) Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Spain ### [Warehouse & Distribution technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/bead7aa192fa916e4423/) Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Spain ### [(Senior) Software Engineer (all genders)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/9135555c9da88826557a/) Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Spain ### [Agentic AI Platform Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/e7aafb1068195719fdd4/) Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Spain ### [Agentic AI Platform Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/7feccb495e2090ce4e87/) Mollet del Valles, Barcelona, Spain ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Key Account Manager (Direct Marketing -Udyog Plus) - Delhi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/4d5529797122cd102a50/) Grasim Industries · Delhi ### [Suppliers & Outsourcing Project Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/3aa842a54b49dfc93648/) Eaton · Vantaa, FIN ### [Senior Associate, Direct Procurement Sourcing Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/85294c7637741eb67f77/) Schneider Electric · Beijing, China ### [Senior Associate, Direct Procurement Sourcing Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/58962ed5f1a99668c63a/) Schneider Electric · Wuxi, China ### [Analyst –Direct Sourcing (Commodity Operations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/fbd60e08cb42650d7dac/) Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies · Bengaluru, India OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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