Dirk Endlich is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Head of Consulting Procurement at Merck Gruppe since July 2017, overseeing the global procurement of consulting services to support sustainable business growth. Prior to this role, Dirk held various senior positions within Merck KGaA, including Head of Global Sourcing for Management Consulting & Finance Advisory Services, and Senior Manager for Consulting & HR Services as well as Marketing, Media, and Meetings. Dirk's career at Merck KGaA began in 2005 as Healthcare Convention Manager, progressing to Corporate Sourcing Manager. Dirk holds an Executive degree in Procurement & Supply Chain from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, completed in 2011.