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SAP Ariba System Optimization
- Acts as a Power-User/Subject Matter Expert of SAP Ariba, leading strategic initiatives to enhance system capabilities across key functionalities, for e-bidding, supplier performance monitoring, vendor registration documentation, and procurement reporting and data analytics.
- Collaborates with the systems development team to identify, design and implement new features and optimizations in SAP Ariba, ensuring user-friendly and efficient procurement processes.
Process Improvement and Efficiencies
- Drives continuous process improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain department to streamline operations and enhance operational efficiencies.
- Analyzes current procurement workflows to identify limitations, inefficiencies, and areas for automation, leading to optimized procurement processes.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Develops and implements robust risk management strategies within the procurement framework, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.
- Monitors procurement activities to identify and assess potential risks, ensuring timely escalation of high impact issues to senior management as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement and Training
- Engage with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements and feedback on procurement processes and the use of SAP Ariba, ensuring continuous alignment with business needs.
- Designs and delivers targeted training programs for procurement and Customer teams (requesters) to enhance their understanding and utilization of the SAP Ariba system.
Excellence in Procurement Practices
- Fosters a culture of excellence in procurement practices by sharing best practices, methodologies and continuous improvement strategies with the procurement team and other key stakeholders.
- Contributes to the development of procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives, drives value and adheres to industry standards.
- Achieves targets and sustainable value for the organization through effective implementation and optimization of procurement processes in SAP Ariba.
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Expertise and Technical Knowledge
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of SAP Ariba, its solutions and end-to-end procurement processes, including process optimization and risk management.
Results Orientation
- Strong commitment to understanding and addressing stakeholder needs related to procurement and achieving operational efficiencies.
IT Skills
- Proficient in e-procurement applications, with specialized expertise in SAP Ariba, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Leadership
- Ability to coach and support members of the procurement team and other departments in utilizing SAP Ariba effectively.
Innovation
- Ability to contribute innovative solutions that enhance procurement processes and contribute to overall efficiency.
Project Management
- Ability to lead and manage projects effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery of outcomes.
Change Management and Influence
- Skilled in engaging with stakeholders to gather insights and influence improvements in procurement processes and system performance.
- Strong expertise in change management methodologies to facilitate smooth transitions and minimize resistance among stakeholders during process enhancements and foster collaborative relationships.
Communication Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication. Able to communicate complex ideas and strategies effectively with senior stakeholders and executives
Ownership/Accountability/Dependability
- Strong sense of accountability and ability to determine actions, risks and results to get the job done.
Analytical/Problem Solving Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and techniques with an ability to analyze spend data, market trends and setting strategies.
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