Sr. Specialist, Digital System Owner
Merck
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Senior Specialist, Digital System Owner responsible for owning and enhancing a key enterprise platform supporting procurement, sourcing, contract management, supplier engagement, and workflow automation. Objectives include understanding user needs, improving user experience, increasing adoption, expanding platform capabilities, and delivering measurable business value. Responsibilities encompass managing the platform's roadmap, leveraging analytics and SQL (e.g., Databricks), partnering with cross-functional teams, and continuously optimizing system configurations and integrations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field; 5+ years in enterprise system ownership, business analysis, or platform management; experience with digital ecosystems and data analytics; strong stakeholder management and technical understanding without requiring deep IT specialization. High-Value: Experience with procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and enterprise platforms like SAP Ariba, Workday, Salesforce, or Coupa. Development stage is post-implementation with focus on continuous improvement. Work setup is hybrid, with 25% travel. The role emphasizes innovation, user-centric design, and cross-functional collaboration to improve enterprise procurement systems within a biopharma context.