Strategic Staffing Solutions · 2 days ago
SAP Ariba Operations Consultant (Ariba, Onboarding, Procurement)
Des Moines, IA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hrStrategic Staffing Solutions has a SAP Ariba Operations Consulting opportunity for a leading Financial Services client in Des Moines, IA. The role involves managing supplier onboarding processes, troubleshooting system discrepancies, and ensuring efficient procurement practices through the Ariba platform.
ConsultingCRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Erika Alminas
Responsibilities
Responsible for unique supplier setup and maintenance requests tied to projects (Early Pay Discount, Virtual Card) and monitoring Ariba Buying & Invoicing supplier mismatch reports to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between Ariba and PeopleSoft migration
Answer questions on process to peers and managers as well as internal and external customers and troubleshoot escalated and complex questions coming from internal business groups and external suppliers
Prioritize and complete escalations independently, reports system defects, completes requirements for enhancements to systems and processes, and independently completes monthly UAT system testing efforts to submit test scripts, and additional projects as assigned
Analyze risks in process and document procedures and training requirements to strengthen and improve individual and team performance. This position is relied upon heavily to assist with the uptick created by our systems, projects, and newer employees
Works independently, is a self-starter, requiring little direction or management oversight. This role is key to successfully driving the expansion of suppliers through our Ariba platform and away from PeopleSoft eProcurement
Work directly with Suppliers to troubleshoot Ariba system modules and the PeopleSoft system
There are system clean-up projects to be managed and worked to maintain a system of record free from error. Examples are inactivating unused supplier locations and adding a physical address to older active suppliers in the system for Global Sanctions screening
Successful Supplier Onboarding is a key task for this position. This role partners closely with Ariba, the supplier key contact(s), and various roles across SCM including Sourcing and Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Enabling Capabilities, and the Business Group to ensure suppliers have been successfully onboarded for transacting in Ariba
Qualification
Required
Responsible for unique supplier setup and maintenance requests tied to projects (Early Pay Discount, Virtual Card) and monitoring Ariba Buying & Invoicing supplier mismatch reports to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between Ariba and PeopleSoft migration
Answer questions on process to peers and managers as well as internal and external customers and troubleshoot escalated and complex questions coming from internal business groups and external suppliers
Prioritize and complete escalations independently, reports system defects, completes requirements for enhancements to systems and processes, and independently completes monthly UAT system testing efforts to submit test scripts, and additional projects as assigned
Analyze risks in process and document procedures and training requirements to strengthen and improve individual and team performance. This position is relied upon heavily to assist with the uptick created by our systems, projects, and newer employees
Works independently, is a self-starter, requiring little direction or management oversight. This role is key to successfully driving the expansion of suppliers through our Ariba platform and away from PeopleSoft eProcurement
Work directly with Suppliers to troubleshoot Ariba system modules and the PeopleSoft system
There are system clean-up projects to be managed and worked to maintain a system of record free from error. Examples are inactivating unused supplier locations and adding a physical address to older active suppliers in the system for Global Sanctions screening
Successful Supplier Onboarding is a key task for this position. This role partners closely with Ariba, the supplier key contact(s), and various roles across SCM including Sourcing and Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Enabling Capabilities, and the Business Group to ensure suppliers have been successfully onboarded for transacting in Ariba
Company
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Strategic Staffing Solutions is a recruiting company which helps companies find suitable employees in various industries.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
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