Analyst, Supply Chain User Enablement – Change Management

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MI, MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Supply Chain Enablement Specialist in Dearborn to drive system adoption and training across buyers and suppliers. You will craft communications, manage global audiences, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, and IT to ensure alignment with business needs.

The role requires 3+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or change management, with AI automation knowledge and ERP experience (SAP/Ariba).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, communications, training, change management, or related business operations
• Purchasing or sourcing experience with knowledge of buyer workflows, sourcing processes, supplier engagement, and purchase order management
• Knowledge of AI and automation and their application to business processes
• Experience with enterprise procurement, supply chain, or ERP systems such as SAP or Ariba
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Experience as a production, program, or commodity buyer, including sourcing, supplier onboarding, or program purchasing
• Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes, including cost studies, supplier cost analysis, or business case development
• Experience with Ariba, Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), Power BI, or Qlik Sense
• Broader Supply Chain experience across Supplier Technical Assistance, Materials Planning & Logistics, Product Development, Finance, or related Purchasing functions

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of new business systems across employees and suppliers
• Develop communications for system launches, enhancements, and ongoing operations
• Manage global audiences, distribution lists, and user communication channels
• Prepare leadership updates, program status, risks, and reporting
• Support engagement activities including newsletters, podcasts, and campaigns
• Develop training, job aids, and reference materials with subject matter experts
• Deliver virtual and in-person training for buyers and global supply chain users
• Validate readiness, track completion, and address adoption barriers using support trends
• Translate purchasing and system processes into clear, user-focused guidance
• Apply purchasing and sourcing knowledge to system releases, business process changes, and user enablement
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, and IT to align systems with business requirements
• Support enablement for sourcing, supplier onboarding, purchase orders, and related purchasing processes
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows through digital tools, automation, and AI
• Align cross-functional teams on launch timing, communications, training, and documentation
• Ensure system changes are reflected in purchasing policies, procedures, and user materials
• Represent the workstream in governance, readiness reviews, and stakeholder forums
• Support additional programs and priorities as business needs evolve

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Sourcing Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Cost Analysis

Business Case Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Ability to Manage Priorities

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT)

Job description

• Drive adoption of new business systems across employees and suppliers
• Develop communications for system launches, enhancements, and ongoing operations
• Manage global audiences, distribution lists, and user communication channels
• Prepare leadership updates, program status, risks, and reporting
• Support engagement activities including newsletters, podcasts, and campaigns
• Develop training, job aids, and reference materials with subject matter experts
• Deliver virtual and in-person training for buyers and global supply chain users
• Validate readiness, track completion, and address adoption barriers using support trends
• Translate purchasing and system processes into clear, user-focused guidance
• Apply purchasing and sourcing knowledge to system releases, business process changes, and user enablement
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, and IT to align systems with business requirements
• Support enablement for sourcing, supplier onboarding, purchase orders, and related purchasing processes
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows through digital tools, automation, and AI
• Align cross-functional teams on launch timing, communications, training, and documentation
• Ensure system changes are reflected in purchasing policies, procedures, and user materials
• Represent the workstream in governance, readiness reviews, and stakeholder forums
• Support additional programs and priorities as business needs evolve

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, communications, training, change management, or related business operations
• Purchasing or sourcing experience with knowledge of buyer workflows, sourcing processes, supplier engagement, and purchase order management
• Knowledge of AI and automation and their application to business processes
• Experience with enterprise procurement, supply chain, or ERP systems such as SAP or Ariba
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Experience as a production, program, or commodity buyer, including sourcing, supplier onboarding, or program purchasing
• Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes, including cost studies, supplier cost analysis, or business case development
• Experience with Ariba, Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), Power BI, or Qlik Sense
• Broader Supply Chain experience across Supplier Technical Assistance, Materials Planning & Logistics, Product Development, Finance, or related Purchasing functions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, purchasing processes, and user enablement, with a strong focus on communication, training, and change management. Proficient in leveraging AI and automation to enhance business operations and streamline workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing Processes
• Change Management
• Training Development
• Enterprise Procurement Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Purchasing Experience
• Sourcing Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Cost Analysis
• Business Case Development

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to Manage Priorities
• Collaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Business Operations
• Supplier Engagement
• User Enablement
• Digital Tools

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Ariba
• Power BI
• Qlik Sense
• Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT)