Snr. Solution Analyst - Direct Procurement

Sandoz; Telangana; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz is seeking an experienced Procurement Solution Architect to design, implement and support Direct Procurement processes across SAP S4, Ariba, and iCertis. You will work with business teams to translate needs into scalable global solutions, coordinate Intercompany setups, and ensure delivery within scope and quality standards.

The role requires collaboration with IT and business users, effective documentation, and training of end-users while maintaining governance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Multinational global experience.
• Track record delivering global solutions at scale.
• Collaborating across boundaries.
• Financial Management.
• Influencing without authority.
• Interactions with senior management.
• Strategy Development.

Responsibilities

• Requirements gathering with business teams and translating into clear requirements.
• Design Direct Procurement solutions across SAP S4 and ensure alignment with global templates.
• Implementation & configuration of S4 Procurement modules and intercompany setup.
• System integration between Ariba, S/4HANA, iCertis and other systems; troubleshoot integrations.
• Testing support including test scenarios, UAT and quality validation.
• Stakeholder communication between IT, business users, external partners and deployment teams.
• Documentation of design, configurations, processes and test results.
• Training and end-user support including training materials or hands-on sessions.
• Ensure compliance with governance, standards and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Direct Procurement processes to ensure seamless and efficient procurement operations 3rd party and including Intercompany and External supplier organization. Deliver on the approved initiatives and implement the process improvements Support in developing the strategic plans and initiatives.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Work with business teams to understand their needs and translate them into clear, well‑documented requirements.

• Solution Design: Design Direct Procurement solutions across SAP S4, ensuring they fit business processes and global template standards.

• Implementation & Configuration: Configure S4 Procurement modules, support deployments, and ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality. This includes Procurement related Intercompany setup.

• System Integration: Ensure smooth integration between Ariba, S/4HANA, iCertis, and other connected systems; troubleshoot and resolve integration issues

• Testing Support: Create and execute test scenarios; support UAT and ensure solutions meet business expectations.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the link between IT, business users, external partners, and deployment teams to ensure clear and effective collaboration.

• Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation for solution design, configurations, processes, and test results.

• Training & Support: Provide guidance and support to end‑users, including training materials or hands‑on sessions when needed.

• Compliance: Ensure that all solutions follow internal governance, process standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key performance indicators:

• Quality of Requirements: Clear, complete, and well‑documented business requirements.
• Solution Fit: Designs aligned with business needs and global template standards.
• Implementation Quality: Deliverables completed on time, on budget, and with minimal defects.
• Integration Stability: Smooth operation of Ariba S/4HANA iCertis integrations with timely issue resolution.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from business teams and technical counterparts.
• Testing Outcomes: Test cycles executed successfully with high defect resolution rates.
• Documentation Quality: Up‑to‑date and accurate process, design, and configuration documentation.
• User Enablement: Effective support and training resulting in confident end‑users.
• Compliance: Adherence to process governance, audit requirements, and system standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Multi-national global experience
• Track record delivering global solutions at scale
• Collaborating across boundaries
• Financial Management
• Influencing without authority
• Interactions with senior management
• Strategy Development

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking.
• Business Acumen.
• Change Management.
• Influencing.
• IT Governance.
• Organization Development.
• Planning.
• Presentation Skills.
• Servant Leadership.
• Stakeholder Management.

Languages:

• English.

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Influencing, IT Governance, Organization Development, Planning, Presentation Skills, Servant Leadership, Stakeholder Management