Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program

Job Description

2027 Future Talent – Global Supplier Management Group and Global Workplace & Enterprise Svcs. Emerging Talent Rotational Program | Merck

The Tone:
This is a rotational program designed for emerging talent at Merck, primarily located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices, offering a hybrid work arrangement. Merck is a company dedicated to saving and improving lives worldwide through global medical breakthroughs. This role is vital for advancing these breakthroughs by contributing to business solutions and supporting work that has a profound impact globally.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices
• Pay: $65100–$102500 yearly
• Team: Global Supplier Management Group (GSMG) and Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES)
• Mission: Help solve business challenges and support work that improves and saves lives around the world by optimizing supplier partnerships and enhancing workplace environments.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Integrated Project Management, Program Management, Project Management

What You’ll Actually Do
• Experience: Gain hands-on experience across procurement, supplier management, workplace services, business operations, and digital strategy functions within GSMG and GWES.
• Contribute: Work on meaningful projects that support innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and business growth across the company’s global operations.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout the company’s global network to deliver value, insights, and solutions.
• Develop: Enhance professional, communication, analytical, and project management skills through real-world experiences within the three-year rotational program.
• Explore: Discover multiple career paths while building a strong professional network and foundational skills for long-term growth within Merck.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years of professional experience, preparing for a career in global supplier management and workplace services.
• Experience: Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, are analytical, inquisitive, perceptive, quick learners, and are committed to advancing the company’s vision and mission.
• Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Project Management, Process Improvements, Data Analysis.
• Bonus: Self-starter with a strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, the capacity to manage multiple priorities professionally under pressure, and a willingness to thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture.