Position: System Analyst - SAP Ariba (Procurement)

Location: Pune

Structure: Work from Office/Hybrid

Experience: 5-7

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports implementation of our global Procure-to-Pay solution – SAP Ariba.

• Partners with solution implementation partner(s) & SAP Ariba to understand the configuration and system build, own the application implementation and potential to extend the solution globally.

• Develops technical expertise in SAP Ariba solution. Additionally, this individual will develop a deeper understanding of the broader Procurement technology portfolio (ie: Read soft, SAP ECC/S4 HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, Contract Management (ONIT) etc.).

• Responsible for reviewing the system design and executing the configurations and integrations - all while developing a deep understanding of the application architecture and software capabilities of our entire supply chain technology portfolio.

• Serves as a procurement technical expert on project teams.Opportunities exist to partner with other technical SMEs to support other transformational supply chain initiatives (for example, supply chain planning and supply chain safety efforts).

• Designs and builds system integrations using middleware frameworks (Ie: TIBCO, CIG, etc.).

• Partners with peers to understand and effectively communicate the impacts of his/her design decisions on applications throughout the enterprise.

• Partners with other IS stakeholders to drive consistency across system configuration, integrations, data strategy and analytics.

• Develops and executes high level testing plans for integration and system testing in order to identify potential defects and minimize problems within the application after it is implemented; coordinates and supervises testing activities.

• Clearly communicates business and technical concepts verbally and in writing, including the use of context diagrams and the development of application support documentation.

• Assists with the preparation of total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis supporting software selection recommendations, in addition to subsequent analysis to demonstrate value/benefit of recommendation.

• Researches new technologies, capabilities and trends, and effectively recommends innovative technology solutions to solve complex business problems.

• Works closely with cross-functional team members around the globe to advise, consult and deliver targeted business outcomes while demonstrating Great Leader Drivers.

• Establishes positive business relationships within areas of responsibility.

IS Technical Discipline

• Experience with various modules of SAP ECC and/or S4 HANA like MM, PP, FICO, WM and PP

• Familiarity with integration patterns, APIs, AI/ML models, Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) best practices, Agile/Lean methodologies, business process, organizational change management, big data, Microsoft Azure services and Power tools (Power BI, PowerApps, etc.).

• Experience supporting a global delivery model.

• Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams.

• Experience supporting a global delivery model.

• Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams.