Senior Manager, SAP Ariba Configuration – Business Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to comprehend and document procurement and supply chain processes.

• Convert business requirements into functional and technical specifications for SAP Ariba solutions.

• Conduct gap analysis to pinpoint areas for process enhancements and system upgrades.

• Execute hands-on configuration of SAP Ariba's Procurement, Supplier Management, Contract Management, and Invoicing modules.

• Work alongside functional and technical teams to implement features, workflows, and integrations.

• Engage in system design, prototyping, and testing activities.

• Assist with the integration of SAP Ariba with SAP S/4HANA and third-party applications.

• Diagnose and resolve integration challenges.

• Support middleware tools and APIs utilized within the integration landscape.

• Investigate and address system issues, errors, and performance obstacles.

• Provide Level 2 and 3 support for SAP Ariba incidents and escalations.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

• Act as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and external vendors.

• Deliver training and documentation to end-users and support teams.

• Keep stakeholders informed about project status and system performance.

• Remain current on SAP Ariba features, best practices, and industry trends.

• Propose system enhancements and process optimizations to enhance efficiency and achieve cost savings.

• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and quality assurance initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 7 years of experience, or, in the absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in a Business Analyst or comparable role, particularly focused on SAP Ariba.

• Hands-on expertise in SAP Ariba configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.

• Proven experience driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve project milestones and goals.

• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems, including SAP S/4HANA.

• Knowledge of integration tools and methodologies, such as middleware and APIs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

• SAP Ariba certifications are preferred.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to meet business needs, approximately 30% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contributions.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance.

• Optional home and auto insurance.

• Optional additional life and accident insurance.

• Optional critical illness insurance.

• Optional group legal coverage.

• Optional identity theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed.