SAP Business Analyst – Procurement/Ariba

NSK; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier located in Ann Arbor is seeking an experienced SAP Specialist to manage procurement solutions in SAP MM and implement SAP IBP solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of SAP experience, including hands-on configuration and a strong understanding of procurement processes. This role involves collaborating with technical teams, preparing specifications, and providing ongoing support to ensure optimal operation. Occasional travel between facilities may be expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of SAP experience focusing on MM Procurement and SAP IBP.
• Hands-on experience in configuring SAP MM procurement.
• Strong functional knowledge of procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements to design procurement solutions in SAP MM.
• Configure SAP MM and IBP modules as per business needs.
• Provide ongoing support and resolve functional issues.

Skills

SAP MM Procurement

SAP IBP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

CPI-DS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• SAP MM - Procurement
  • Analyze business requirements and design procurement solutions in SAP MM
  • Configure and support:
    • Purchasing organization, groups, and document types
    • Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and scheduling agreements
    • Release strategies and approval workflows
    • Source determination, pricing, and vendor evaluation
    • Manage vendor master data and material master integration
    • Integrate MM with FI (invoice verification), WM/EWM, and PP
    • Support inventory management and MRP‑related procurement processes
  • Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with ABAP teams
  • Provide production support and issue resolution
• SAP IBP
  • Design and implement SAP IBP solutions, including:
    • IBP for Demand
    • IBP for Supply
    • IBP for Inventory Optimization
    • IBP S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
  • Configure planning areas, key figures, planning operators, and alerts
  • Integrate SAP IBP with S/4HANA or ECC using CPI‑DS
  • Support demand forecasting, supply planning, and scenario simulations
  • Lead data integration, master data alignment, and validation
  • Support planning cycles, UAT, and go‑live activities
• Implementation & Support
  • Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional specifications
  • Configure SAP modules according to business processes and best practices
  • Support SAP implementations, enhancements, and rollouts
  • Work with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Integration) to deliver functional solutions
  • Prepare and maintain functional documentation, including process flows and configuration guides
  • Participate in testing activities (unit testing, integration testing, UAT)
  • Identify and resolve functional issues and provide ongoing application support
  • Assist in user training, change management, and knowledge transfer
  • Ensure solutions comply with internal controls and system standards
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 6+ years of SAP experience with a strong focus on MM Procurement and SAP IBP
• Hands‑on experience in SAP MM procurement configuration
• Strong functional knowledge of procurement‑to‑pay (P2P) processes
• Experience with SAP IBP modules and planning concepts
• Knowledge of integration between SAP IBP and S/4HANA/ECC
• Good understanding of master data dependencies and data quality
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP MM and/or SAP IBP certification
• Experience with S/4HANA MM
• Knowledge of CPI‑DS, integration flows, and data models
• Experience in global rollout or transformation projects
• Exposure to Ariba or SRM
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration projects
• Exposure to SAP Fiori, reports, and interfaces
• Experience in global or multi‑company SAP environments
• Industry experience: Automotive Supplier and/or Automotive Manufacturing
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Customer‑ and solution‑oriented mindset
• Location: Ann Arbor office or other company facilities
• May require travel between facilities, sister companies, suppliers, and customers
• On‑call support may be required during critical periods

Key Competencies

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Customer‑ and solution‑oriented mindset

Work Environment

• Location: Ann Arbor office or other company facilities
• May require travel between facilities, sister companies, suppliers, and customers
• On‑call support may be required during critical periods

Equal Opportunity Employer

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