Staff Business Process Analyst - Source

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of process improvement initiatives within the Source to Pay (S2P) cycle, utilizing Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Drive operational excellence of Direct Procurement operations: monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) for Direct Buyers to ensure alignment with overall organizational objectives.
• Promote the adoption of digital collaboration tools for suppliers, focusing on efficiency and seamless integration through the Ariba Network (SCC).
• Oversee large-scale, global cross-functional programs to ensure adherence to established standards, optimizing end-to-end productivity.
• Develop and track performance metrics to ensure adherence to processes, identifying opportunities for corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drive the Supplier Enablement program to integrate suppliers into the Ariba Network, ensuring seamless onboarding and adoption.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to support and improve the end-to-end Source to Pay process using Ariba and SAP systems.
• Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain Operations, Process Owners, Suppliers, Global Systems, and Leadership to lead process transformation efforts. Lead and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives based on the best return on investment (ROI) across functional areas.
• Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for process-related issues during the transition to the Ariba Network, ensuring resolution and smooth implementation.
• Operational Change Management for Procurement improvements.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Direct source to pay processes in a manufacturing company
• Strong MRP, Inventory and part management knowledge
• Strong experience with SAP Material Management (Source and Procurement), Ariba Procure to Order, Ariba Network and Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC)
• Hands-on experience enabling suppliers to the Ariba Network
• Strong experience with MS Office and advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities
• Project Management and change management skills: have at least 2 years’ experience working with some project management model like PMI, Scrum, etc.
• Strong Source to Pay process experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on systems & process scalability
• Has strong presentation and training skills
• Has experience in project leadership, knowledge and application, best practices, and troubleshooting methods
• Understanding of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) related to the supply chain
• Able to influence process change via interpersonal skills
• Communicates and influences in a group setting across all levels
• Plans and implements projects, using project management best practices
• Evaluates deliverables in terms of impact on customer experience
• Determines needs for and organizes training activities around new processes

Education/Experience

• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Advanced Tableau skills are highly preferred
• APICS Certification highly preferred
• SAP or S/4 Hana Certification in procurement is highly preferred
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience
• Must be flexible for 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift