Senior Specialist, IT Procurement

MSD • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Technology Procurement – Software is responsible for supporting and executing software sourcing and procurement activities within an assigned category of spend. This role provides end‑to-end sourcing support for IT software initiatives, including contract negotiation support, pricing and financial analysis, supplier engagement, and compliance with global procurement strategies. The position partners closely with global IT and business stakeholders to deliver measurable business value, manage supplier performance, and ensure consistent adoption of procurement processes and ways of working.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in IT, IT procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Experience supporting negotiation of commercial and legal contract terms and conditions.
• Experience supporting procurement processes and vendor management activities.
• Experience conducting financial and pricing analysis.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder‑focused mindset.
• Ability to bring creativity and innovation to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, global, matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with international teams, often remotely.
• Proven track record of stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of software procurement and software licensing models.
• Experience using Ariba and/or SAP procurement systems.
• Experience supporting negotiations of enterprise agreements with strategic suppliers.
• Experience supporting IT project management and software implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key individual contributor within the software category, supporting the execution of sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement objectives, compliance requirements, and business performance goals.
• Provide sourcing support for the Software IT team, including contract negotiation support, pricing and financial analysis, contract administration, and competitive bidding activities.
• Support enterprise and strategic sourcing initiatives under category leadership guidance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with global IT and business stakeholders, tailored to their business needs and aligned with global procurement strategy.
• Serve as a trusted procurement partner for assigned stakeholders by providing responsive, value‑focused sourcing support.
• Collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed environment across regions and functions.
• Support adoption of the company’s global procurement strategy, global category management approach, and standard ways of working across regions.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with global policies, processes, and governance requirements.
• Support supplier value management activities with key suppliers in the software category, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to supplier governance models and encourage supplier‑led innovation aligned with business and technology needs.
• Support implementation of supplier performance reviews and improvement actions as required.
• Actively support inclusion objectives by growing relationships and spend with Suppliers where applicable.
• Promote responsible sourcing practices in alignment with company values and procurement standards.
• Record, track, and report cost savings, value creation, and project progress for IT sourcing initiatives within Procurement’s Savings Database.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support audits, governance, and performance measurement.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• 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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level