Senior Manager Procurement Ariba Systems - Oakland, United States - DSJ Global

DSJ Global Oakland, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Onsite 5 days per week

Objective of this functional group is to serve the organization (internal business partners) with a smooth process for obtaining goods and services for Indirect Spend by managing and enhancing current systems and identifying and deploying additional systems or functionalities within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) landscape.

This includes managing systems to maintain business operational processes and process improvements with intent to harmonize, streamline and optimize across SS&P functions.

The Procurement Systems function also works collaboratively with other departments (Receiving, Accounts Payable, Finance, etc.) as needed for cross-functional process improvements.

Strategic focus encompasses creation of Procurement Systems roadmap in conjunction with SS&P team, user community, SAP team, and Digital Transformation team.

Current primary systems include SAP ARIBA GB (Guided Buying) for requisitioning and approval workflow, SAP S4 HANA and ARIBA SLP for Vendor Master data, various reporting tools, and Concur for Travel & Expense (T&E).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Director of Procurement within SS&P to establish clear vision, objectives & project plans for Procurement Systems and related integrations.

Collaborate and help lead strategic thinking to identify and drive SS&P system and business process innovation and automation opportunities.
Management and Administrator role for SAP ARIBA GB (Guided Buying) and SAP ARIBA SLP (Supplier Lifecycle tool).
Works with ARIBA SAP team and Digital Transformation & Information Technology teams to ensure system availability and functionality. Set strategy to drive fix and enhancement prioritization and accountability.
Leads identification and implementation of future Procurement & Sourcing tools.

Represents Procurement Systems (or assigns to appropriate team member) on cross functional systems implementations that require integration to SAP, ARIBA, or any future procurement tools.

Collaboration and thought leadership to drive alignment with Ariba Guided Buying and e-Invoicing and Contract Lifecycle management systems.
Ensure Business Owners' projects, and SS&P's department goals and objectives can be successfully achieved year-over-year.

Lead Procurement Systems function with a strong and proven track record of providing mentoring, development opportunities, and guidance to direct reports.

Manages workload and assignments to the Procurement Systems team members.
Ensure team provides business units guidance, expertise, and support throughout the lifecycle of the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) process.
Understands business issues and/or requirements to provide real-time solutions.
Owns ARIBA Guided Buying content including Punch-out and static catalog management and leads supplier enablement efforts.

Works with SS&P CoE (Center of Excellence) and Procurement Operations to create and deliver proper training for Systems within our realm.

Manages testing and confirmation of system changes and enhancements.
Works with SOX compliance team to assess and qualify projects and change requirements for Procurement systems. Supports key controls, providing requested audit data and completing testing requirements.

Assists with data and reporting requirements for management and compliance information as well as spend analytics efforts - special partnership SS&P Financial Ops and Sourcing teams.

Can work within team environment, cross-functionally, and, independently as assignments require.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will directly supervise - 4 direct reports and Temp assistants with anticipated of growth to meet the future needs of the company.

Direct supervisory and management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Department/Functional:
Delegate work assignments; monitor workload capacity; monitor work deliverables; and monitor training needs.

Administrative:

Facilitate hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, performance review, performance management, and performance calibration processes; provide merit, bonus, and equity recommendations to department head; facilitate career development plans; approve paid time off re quests.

Provide direction to other individuals.
Supervises, hires, trains, provides work direction, and problem-solving assistance for student workers. Also oversees the daily operations of other staff.
Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, or terminations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline + nine (9) years of related experience; or,
Master's degree in related discipline + seven (7) years of related experience; or,

Experience:
Minimum of - 6 years of SAP ARIBA related experience required. Desired candidate should have direct working experience with ARIBA Guided Buying functionality, ARIBA SLP administration, and reporting.
Experience in determining and understanding business requirements with the ability to evaluate, propose, and implement solutions.
Experience as a functional lead on systems projects/implementations.
Experience in building and automating reports in conjunction with the Digital Transformation technical team.

Knowledge/Skills:
Must have solid ability to identify and communicate issues and risks.

Must be a self-starter, fast learner, solid collaborator, and solid team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Must have solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including confidence and ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written communications and facilitate presentations to and vendors' individual contributors, functional managers, department heads, and other senior leaders as required.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment
Focus on project management methodology to ensure understanding of steps and timelines, project RACIs, and proper documentation that is compliance ready
Understanding of Systems Lifecycle change management methodology
Understands general aspects of all procurement functions and financial processes with a desire to continue to learn.
Must have solid focus on customer service and solid ability to build and maintain relationships.
Must have solid ability to influence without direct authority.

Must have solid computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as ability to quickly learn new software systems.

Previous experience with successfully managing and training team members
Must possess a high degree of integrity and the ability to accept responsibility for work activities and projects and see them through to completion
Team player who isn't afraid to reach out when questions arise
Exhibits high attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy, especially in work within the ARIBA and SAP system

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