Snr. Solution Analyst - Direct Procurement

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Direct Procurement processes to ensure
seamless and efficient procurement operations 3rd party and including Intercompany and External
supplier organization. Deliver on the approved initiatives and implement the process improvements
Support in developing the strategic plans and initiatives.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Work with business teams to understand their needs and translate them into clear, well‑documented requirements.
• Solution Design: Design Ariba solutions across Upstream (Sourcing, Contracts) and Downstream (Buying & Invoicing), ensuring they fit business processes and global template standards.
• iCertis Integration Support: Support and maintain the integration between Ariba and iCertis for contract authoring and contract lifecycle processes.
• Implementation & Configuration: Configure Ariba modules, support deployments, and ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• System Integration: Ensure smooth integration between Ariba, S/4HANA, iCertis, and other connected systems; troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.
• Testing Support: Create and execute test scenarios; support UAT and ensure solutions meet business expectations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the link between IT, business users, external partners, and deployment teams to ensure clear and effective collaboration.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation for solution design, configurations, processes, and test results.
• Training & Support: Provide guidance and support to end‑users, including training materials or hands‑on sessions when needed.
• Compliance: Ensure that all solutions follow internal governance, process standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key performance indicators:

• Quality of Requirements: Clear, complete, and well‑documented business requirements.
• Solution Fit: Designs aligned with business needs and global template standards.
• Implementation Quality: Deliverables completed on time, on budget, and with minimal defects.
• Integration Stability: Smooth operation of Ariba ↔ S/4HANA ↔ iCertis integrations with timely issue resolution.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from business teams and technical counterparts.
• Testing Outcomes: Test cycles executed successfully with high defect resolution rates.
• Documentation Quality: Up‑to‑date and accurate process, design, and configuration documentation.
• User Enablement: Effective support and training resulting in confident end‑users.
• Compliance: Adherence to process governance, audit requirements, and system standards.

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• Multi-national global experience
• Track record delivering global solutions at scale
• Collaborating across boundaries
• Financial Management
• Influencing without authority
• Interactions with senior management
• Strategy Development

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking.
• Business Acumen.
• Change Management.
• Influencing.
• IT Governance.
• Organization Development.
• Planning.
• Presentation Skills.
• Servant Leadership.
• Stakeholder Management.

Languages:

• English.

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Influencing, IT Governance, Organization Development, Planning, Presentation Skills, Servant Leadership, Stakeholder Management

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