Business Principal Analyst, SAP Ariba

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• The SAP Ariba architect will be responsible for leading SAP Ariba solutions for iHerb.

• The ideal candidate should possess significant knowledge in Ariba buying, indirect procurement, Ariba sourcing and contracts, Ariba supplier management SLP, Ariba supply chain collaboration SCC, SAP Business Network, and S/4 direct procurement functionality.

• This individual will serve as a liaison among suppliers, the business, and AMS teams at iHerb.

• The resource will act as the subject matter expert for ARIBA-related functional and technical issues, regularly engaging with SAP CSP and business stakeholders.

• The resource will advocate for change on behalf of the IT team to promote the adoption of the licensed Ariba solution within the organization.

• The candidate should be capable of understanding the design, implementation, and strategic optimization of SAP Ariba solutions for procurement and supply chain management.

• The role includes configuring the system with Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Ariba Sourcing and contracts, Ariba SLP, and Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration.

• Design and configure the SAP S4 system for the Ariba integration space.

• Ability to configure CIG to integrate the SAP S4 system with the Ariba cloud application.

• Responsible for configuring the SAP Business Network integration with SAP S4 Supply Chain Collaboration and the Ariba Buying and Sourcing system.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Ariba enterprise architect strategy to ensure solutions align with business goals.

• Offer functional and technical guidance to business stakeholders to address procurement-related requirements and translate them into stable and scalable solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and validate changes with the business following established change management procedures.

• At least three end-to-end implementation experiences in deploying one or more of the applications mentioned above are required.

• Demonstrate the ability to plan, conduct, and manage discovery workshops/meetings with business stakeholders and suppliers.

• Provide training and support to end-users, suppliers, and cross-functional users regarding Ariba functionalities, new features, and enhancements.

• Work with SAP on custom field packages and CRDs via the SAP Ariba order store.

• Create training materials, design workflows tailored to business process outcomes, and understand how to develop and integrate proposed solutions into existing business and technical environments.

• Responsible for configuring scenarios in SAP Ariba and documenting them according to project deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, information technology, or Computer Science is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of proven experience as a Business Analyst or Supply Chain architect in ARIBA or a similar role, with a focus on procurement during SAP implementations and support.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Familiarity with SAP ACTIVATE and SAP public/private cloud.

• Effective communication skills, with the capacity to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and reporting.

• Exceptional communication, Excel proficiency, and documentation skills.

• SAP certification(s) are preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

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