SAP Ariba and Fieldglass - Business Transformation Consultant

• Sourcing
• Contracts
• Supplier Management
• Procure to Pay
• Guided Buying
• Invoicing/Accounts Payable
• Services Labor / SAP Fieldglass
• SAP Ariba Business Network

• Business configuration support: Work with the procurement transformation team and IBM CIO organization to facilitate system optimization and business process work.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Own and coordinate the involvement of business process users in the end-to-end functional support of the procurement applications.
• Compliance Management: Have knowledge of IBMs legal and business compliance requirements ensuring that all activities meet necessary regulatory standards.
• Issue Resolution: Identify escalate and resolve project issues related to the corresponding business area to ensure business continuity and success.
• Configuration Ongoing Education: Participate actively in configuration workshops and learning opportunities contributing expertise and ensuring that business requirements are accurately supported.
• Data Validation: Validate data documentation to ensure data integrity and accuracy of changes made to the system.
• Buy Channel Enablement: Support the deployment and expansion of procurement buy channel capabilities and look to standardize buy channels globally.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience in a functional lead or similar role within a complex project environment.
• Strong understanding of business processes across various procurement organizations and functions including Purchasing Receiving and Finance.
• Experience in coordinating and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of legal and compliance requirements relevant to business processes and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage and resolve issues effectively.
• Working experience configuring SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass in a high pace global environment including buy channel configuration and set up.
• Effective communication skills with a customer support mindset.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Project management.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
• SAP S4/Hana configuration and system administration experience.