SAP Procure to Pay Senior Analyst

Tirlán; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

EV charging where available

Complimentary gym facilities

Job summary

Tirlán is undergoing a significant IT transformation and seeks an SAP Procure to Pay Senior Analyst to support and optimise our SAP procurement and Ariba landscape. You will translate business requirements into powerful tech solutions, lead enhancements, and partner with Procurement, Finance, and IT to improve end-to-end purchasing.

Join a world-class food and nutrition co-operative with operations across Ireland and beyond, and help shape the future Procure to Pay landscape while delivering

Qualifications

• Significant experience with SAP procurement and Procure to Pay in a complex business.
• Hands-on SAP Ariba administration, configuration or functional support.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchasing processes and their Finance/Supply Chain integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise SAP procurement solutions and Ariba to support requirements and best practice.
• Support end-to-end Procure to Pay processes including purchasing, approvals and supplier collaboration.
• Translate business requirements into practical technology solutions and lead system developments from design through testing to post-launch support.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, increase automation and improve user experience.
• Act as IT partner to Procurement, Finance and Supply Chain stakeholders.

Skills

SAP procurement

SAP Ariba

P2P processes

System enhancements

Requirements gathering

System integrations

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Change management

Project coordination

FMCG familiarity

Education

Relevant degree or SAP qualification

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

Job description

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Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative with annual revenues of over €3 billion and approximately 2,000 employees across Ireland, the US, the Middle East, Africa and China. Our portfolio includes leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Truly Grass Fed and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

Our purpose is to nourish the world while safeguarding the environment for future generations.

About this Role

Tirlán is undertaking a significant IT transformation as we build and strengthen our internal technology capability.

Reporting to the Supply Chain & Manufacturing CoE Manager, the SAP Procure to Pay Senior Analyst will support the development, optimisation and performance of our SAP procurement and SAP Ariba landscape.

Working closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain and IT, you will translate business requirements into effective technology solutions, lead system enhancements and identify opportunities to simplify and automate our end-to-end purchasing processes.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of business-critical applications and help shape Tirlán’s future Procure to Pay technology landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and optimise SAP procurement solutions and SAP Ariba, ensuring they support business requirements and best practice.
• Support end-to-end Procure to Pay processes, including purchasing, approvals, supplier collaboration and integration with Finance.
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable technology solutions.
• Lead system developments from requirements gathering and solution design through testing, implementation and post-launch support.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, increase automation and improve the user experience.
• Act as a key IT partner to Procurement, Finance and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Monitor system performance and coordinate the timely resolution of incidents and technical issues.
• Work with vendors and managed service partners to maintain service quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain appropriate standards for data quality, system security, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including configurations, integrations and business processes.
• Support user adoption through training, guidance and change management.
• Coordinate and support internal and managed service resources, as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience working with SAP procurement and Procure to Pay processes in a complex business environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba administration, configuration or functional support.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchasing processes and their integration with Finance and Supply Chain.
• Experience delivering system enhancements, process improvements and technology-enabled change.
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Experience working with system integrations, testing and implementation activities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across business, IT and external partner teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, food and beverage or supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) and its integration with related SAP modules.
• Experience with process automation, IT transformation or application transition programmes.
• Experience coordinating projects, delivery teams or managed service resources.
• A relevant degree, SAP qualification or other professional certification.

If you have strong SAP procurement or SAP Ariba experience but do not meet every preferred criterion, we still encourage you to apply.

• Help shape a business-critical Procure to Pay technology landscape.
• Contribute to a major IT transformation programme.
• Work across Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain and Technology.
• Lead meaningful system improvement and automation initiatives.
• Access career development and progression opportunities.
• Benefit from hybrid working and Flex Fridays.
• Enjoy free on-site parking, EV charging where available and complimentary gym facilities.
• Join a collaborative culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We believe different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds drive innovation and growth. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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