Senior Information Technology Functional Analyst - SAP Ariba

Boeing; Washington; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing seeks a Senior IT Functional Analyst to lead SAP Ariba and Procure-to-Pay initiatives across multiple sites. You will analyze business requirements, translate them into functional specs, and guide the delivery team through design, testing, and deployment.

Hybrid role, with on-site work at selected locations; strong collaboration with stakeholders and enterprise systems to optimize procurement processes within Ariba.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with SAP Ariba configuration, enhancements, and integration.
• 5+ years integrating Ariba with SAP and non-SAP apps.
• 5+ years using SAP Activate and Agile (SAFe) methods.
• 3+ years of Ariba implementation projects.
• 3+ years of end-to-end SAP Ariba project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering for SAP Ariba with cross-functional teams.
• Perform FIT/GAP analysis and design End-to-End Ariba solutions.
• Coordinate deployment activities and test plans for Ariba projects.
• Collaborate with architects, developers and SI partners on solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on SAP Ariba.

Skills

SAP Ariba

Ariba-SAP Integration

SAP Activate & SAFe Agile

End-to-End SAP Ariba Implementations

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

ABAP/PI

BASIS

Ariba Workbook

Job description

Senior Information Technology Functional Analyst - SAP Ariba
Job Description
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The Boeing Company’s Supply Chain Information Technologist (IT) Systems is seeking a Senior Information Technology Functional Analyst to join InDirect Procurement – SAP (System Applications and Products) Ariba team within Supply Chain Systems in Seattle WA Dallas TX Hazelwood MO Mesa AZ Philadelphia PA or Miami FL.

In this role you will develop perform analysis and research of processes applications systems and data to identify functional requirements for application or system design. The IT Business/Functional Analyst will collaborate with business and product stakeholders to define and document the “business need” into clear and precise requirements with testable acceptance criteria. The role then collaborates with the IT Delivery organization to deliver a solution that meets the business needs.

A successful candidate will be required to have strong knowledge across direct and indirect procurement processes to lead the SAP Ariba functionality & SAP Procure to Pay to understand requirements & utilize SAP software capabilities design integration testing & monitoring to improve quality of processes. Also understands the importance of collaboration as this position will focus on working directly with multiple stakeholders including business solution architects and developers to implement SAP projects.

Position Responsibilities:
Analyze business/technical requirements and objectives perform fit/gap analysis and provide the best-in-class solution recommendations in P2P and ARIBA Integrations with other modules within SAP and other applications in the ecosystemLead and contribute to the successful implementation of SAP Ariba projects specifically focusing on Upstream and downstream Indirect Procurement moduleLead and facilitate requirement gathering session document business requirements perform FIT Gap Analysis Maintain Ariba configuration workbook End-to-End Solution design Functional Spec preparation Realization and coordination of deployment activitiesDemonstrate excelling business acumen knows latest industry trends and looked as an internal expert on the Procure 2 Pay product (Ariba SAP) as well as the associated Enterprise Resource Planning integrations that drive the buy 2 pay processesTranslate Functional Specifications into Application design documents co-ordination with BASIS ABAP PI team testing of new functionality or Enhancements. Prepare Test plans and Test scripts Perform Unit tests and integration tests of Ariba solutionCollaborate with cross functional teams comprising of business SMEs Architects Developers and SIs (vendor consultants) on current processes and proposing solutions to enhance current systemsResearch and evaluate potential solutions in the Source to Pay (S2P) space in partnership with the business and application architecture team performs Proof of Concept (POC) and drive implementation of the proposed solutionSupport and influences the analysis design and support of software solutions that meet business partner needs primary area of focus will be on SAP solutions to ARIBAIdentify recommend and implement complex configuration solutions and implement full cycle configuration to meet business needs create and update associated documentationDevelop review and maintain functional/application design documents in collaboration with stakeholders and SI partnersParticipate in the project delivery during testing cycles and lead the root cause analysis and correction of issuesSupport business efforts in developing a solutions roadmap to support the client’s immediate and long-term source-to-pay objectivesProvide guidance and mentorship to junior team members sharing insights and best practices related to SAP AribaWork closely with stakeholders to understand their procurement and materials management challenges and recommend innovative solutionsStay current with industry trends and advancements in SAP procurement technologies identifying opportunities for process improvements

This position is hybrid. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience with SAP Ariba (configuration enhancement customization integration)5+ years of experience integrating Ariba solutions with SAP and non-SAP applications.5+ years of experience of SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe) development methods.3+ years of experience with Ariba implementation projects3+ years of experience with E2E implementationExperience handling Ariba Implementation/Rollout project

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with procurement process design and engineering skills including knowledge of Ariba P2P master data and transactional data interfaces Ariba Sourcing Ariba Contract CIG and effective usage of Ariba open APIsExperience with Ariba infrastructure webservices and integration layers along with CIG Custom Mapping Document RoutingExperience with full life cycle global implementationsExperience with defining/implementing worldwide solutions across multiple legal entities in a highly complex systems and project environment) including hands-on design and configurationExperience with business functionalities in Aerospace and Defense industryExperience with communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with communication and writer that works to develop strong relationships with business customers IT Infrastructure vendors and partnersExperience with leading the elicitation of requirements using a variety of techniques such as interviews document analysis requirements workshops storyboards site visits use cases scenarios and business process flowsExperience with configuration dependencies and interrelationships between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4 MM and FI modulesExperience with procurement/supply chain/finance or system support role would be seen as a benefitExperience with Procurement process and Ariba solution (Upstream module Downstream module Guided Buying CIG and API’s) with basic understanding of SAP MM FinanceExperience dealing with integration errors & troubleshootingExperience with team management and stakeholder managementExperience with key business partners clearly and succinctly is essential including senior executivesSAP certifications in relevant modules

Typical Education & Experience:
Typically 12 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor Master etc.) preferred but not required.

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Work Shift:
This position will be for first shift.

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $110500 - $159850

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.Export Control Details: US based job US Person requiredEqual Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.