Key facts:
Support from Buy.O since: 2004
Projects we have conducted with this client:
• Setting up new organizations in Europe
• Implementing European cost reduction programs
• Spend analysis
• Assistance during the merger with Schering Plough and for the implementation of SAP
• Implementation of global purchasing strategies on a local level (category management, supplier relationship management, supplier risk management, etc.)
Size (staff): 94,000 (2010)
Turnover: $45.9 million (2010)
Business activity: pharmaceutical company (#2 worldwide)
Sales in 140 countries
“Merck & Co set up a global category management process while it was in the process of merging with Schering Plough in France. Working with both procurement teams has also enabled Buy.O to demonstrate the power of using category management tools to align the purchasing strategies of both companies.
The implementation of SAP also led to rationalizing the panel of suppliers, simplifying order and payment processes and building strong procurement relationships with stakeholders (suppliers and internal customers).” - Laurent Muckensturm & Charlotte Capy