Lead Ariba Systems Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, set up, maintain, and provide support for the SAP Ariba platform

• Act as the primary subject-matter expert and escalation point for purchasing and invoicing processes

• Assess current processes and system capabilities

• Convert business needs into functional documentation for process enhancements, integrations, and analytics

• Create process scenarios and test scripts for upgrades, new implementations, and daily operational needs

• Organize upgrades, releases, testing, regression testing, and production rollouts

• Participate in the Change Advisory Board for modifications and enhancements to the Ariba module

• Direct P2P business system administration and testing management

• Manage workflow activation and monitor changes

• Monitor defects and facilitate the resolution of P2P-related issues

• Identify technical resources and encourage ongoing process and system enhancements

• Offer technical support, user assistance, training, and documentation

• Act as a liaison between IT and business units regarding configuration, workflow, and data integration

• Recognize opportunities for process simplification, automation, and enhanced user experience

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, security measures, finance policies, and audit requirements

• Serve as the main contact for SAP Ariba support and external implementation or support partners

• Present technical subjects during staff meetings

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities and technical projects

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience, including procurement, system, and customer support

• Must possess experience in SAP Ariba administration

• Knowledge of Ariba – P2P, Business System Administration, SLP modules, as well as aspects of Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier Risk modules

• Understanding of accounting principles is essential

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all customer and management levels

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, including the capacity to convey technical information to non-technical audiences

• Innovative and resourceful problem-solving skills

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation capabilities

• Superior organizational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship will be provided, including CPT/OPT

• Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a minimally disruptive home workspace for remote work

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a comprehensive investment lineup

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Casual business environment that allows for wearing jeans

• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year

• Paid volunteer time – 16 hours per calendar year

• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

• Access to Business Resource Groups (BRGs) open to all employees

• Non-sales positions can participate in a bonus program

• Other necessary computer equipment will be provided