Specialist, DSI Digital Delivery Team

Job Description

Title:

Specialist, DSI Digital Delivery Team

Function:

Digital Strategy and Insights (DSI)

Reports to:

Director, Digital Delivery

Position Overview

The Global Sourcing Management Group (GSMG) & Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES) are part Global Support Functions (GSF).  GSMG plays a critical role in innovating for a more hopeful future by collaborating with business partners, customers, and suppliers to deliver value, insights, and solutions.  The GWES organization is comprised of Facility Management, Real Estate Strategy, Transactions & Dispositions, Energy Management & Sustainability, Workplace Strategy, Integrated Facility Management, Analytics & Innovation, Asset Management, and Maintenance Excellence for all global commercial, mixed-use campuses, and research laboratories. 

Within GSMG and GWES is the Digital Strategy & Insights Office that is responsible for accelerating business outcomes through digital enablement. This team consists of a Digital Capability, Information Governance, Business Process, and Digital Delivery functions. The Delivery team is focused on driving execution excellence for projects on the GSMG and GWES digital roadmap, along with providing ongoing execution support of digitally enabled business processes.

This role will provide support to the Digital Delivery team for operational activities of the procurement function within our organization.  This resource will work with other Digital Delivery team members to ensure requests/tickets are completed in a timely manner.  These requests/tickets are from stakeholders of the procurement function (internal and external to procurement) who request support in usage of digital solutions in completing sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and other related activities.  This position is also responsible for the development and maintenance of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This resource will also be involved (on an as-needed basis) in the testing of new digital solutions being proposed for procurement business process enablement.

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Execution Support: Assist in the execution of procurement operational activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

· Task Management: Utilize agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to monitor task progress. Actively participate in daily stand-ups and other team meetings to support timely task completion.

· Process Documentation: Contribute to the development and maintenance of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to procurement functions. Ensure documentation is clear, accessible, and up-to-date.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support efficient procurement operations and address any operational challenges.

· Training and Onboarding: Support the training and onboarding of new team members by sharing knowledge of procurement processes and tools. Assist in creating training materials to enhance team skills.

· Digital Solutions Testing: Participate in the testing of new digital solutions for procurement processes, providing feedback and insights as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements

· Minimum of 2-3 years of upstream Procurement processes (direct and/or indirect sourcing, contracting, supplier mgmt., etc.).

· Fluency in English language required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

· Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Technology or related field.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills Requirements

· Familiarity with procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, ECC, S4, with a basic understanding of their functionalities and best practices.

· Adequate communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.

· Demonstrated adaptability to changing business needs and a willingness to learn technologies and processes

· Proactive in seeking opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement

Required Skills:

Administrative Policies, Administrative Policies, Agile Software Project Management, Benchmarking, Business, Business Process Analysis, Business Process Improvements, Business Requirements Management, Change Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Developing Others, Facility Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology Applications, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Manufacturing Automation, Operational Procurement, Operational Quality, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Control Management, Regulatory Compliance {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

11/24/2025

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R369905

---