Procurement Specialist, Data Analyst & Support (Remote)

Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our Global Capital Procurement (GCP) team. This role is pivotal in providing operational support and ensuring the smooth functioning of our procurement processes. Reporting to the Global Capital Procurement PMO Lead, the Specialist will collaborate closely with Regional Capital Procurement Execution teams, Global Capital Procurement Category teams, and various internal and external stakeholders to drive the success of our capital projects.

The Specialist will serve as a system and process support lead, acting as a subject matter expert for our procurement tools, particularly SAP Ariba. This role involves providing comprehensive end-user and supplier support, managing procurement queues, and maintaining dashboards and data sets. The Specialist will also play a crucial role in standard management, process improvement, and compliance, ensuring that our teams adhere to updated guidelines and standards.

Additionally, the Specialist will facilitate team coordination and communication, supporting onboarding processes, audits, and relevant communication efforts. The ideal candidate will be proactive and rigorous, data-literate, and capable of driving change to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the procurement function.

This position offers the flexibility of being either hybrid or remote, with teams based in US, Europe, and Asia.

Key Role Responsibilities

1. System Support

• Subject Matter Expertise : Serve as SME to the team and partners for all deployed Ariba modules, troubleshooting errors related to purchase orders, contracts, e-sourcing, and procure-to-pay processes
• End-User and Supplier Support : Provide comprehensive support for Ariba issues, inquiries, order routing, and RFP activities including training and vendor issue resolution
• Queue Management : Monitor and manage procurement queues, review purchase orders, change orders and marketplace purchases, assist suppliers with PO and invoicing issues, manage expedited payment requirements per regulatory requirements
• Contractor Invoice Management : Process purchase orders for contractors, support teams with time entry into CATS, troubleshoot system issues as needed
• Tools and Systems : Provide support for emerging tools including project databases, Power BI dashboards, and digitized procurement processes; Represent the GCP team in future SAP module implementations and other system changes

2. Reporting and Data Analytics

3. Standard Management and Process Improvement

4. Team Coordination and Communication

Basic Qualifications

Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Work Environment

Required Skills : Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Intelligence (BI), Capital Projects, Category Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Collaboration Tools, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Contract Management, Cross-Functional Communications, Data Analysis, Driving Continuous Improvement, Inventory Control Management, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Procurement, Procurement Contracts, Procure-to-Pay, Production Planning, Project Management, Project Procurement Management, Purchasing Management, SAP Ariba {+ 5 more}

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

You can apply for this role through https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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