Staff Business Process Analyst, Source to Pay Process Excellence (SAP)

Illumina; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina seeks a Staff Business Process Analyst to enhance global Source to Pay processes within the SAP NextGen ERP program. The candidate will analyze business processes, implement improvements, and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. A Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field is required, alongside strong analytical and project management skills. Join a company committed to innovative solutions in the health equity space.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Access to genomics sequencing

Equity opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in a manufacturing medical device company.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Experience with onboarding suppliers to the Ariba Network.

Responsibilities

• Lead Source to Pay process improvements and implementation.
• Design and maintain Sourcing and Procurement processes.
• Drive supplier digital collaboration capability and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process improvement methodologies

Project management

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

MBA or equivalent

Tools

SAP Material Management

Ariba Procure to Order

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Advanced Tableau

Job description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

The Staff Business Process Analyst is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the global Source to Pay process. This role involves analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance, focused on global Source to Pay for the NextGen ERP program. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a thorough grasp of process improvement methodologies in the Source to Pay space, and the capability to influence and drive change at all organizational levels. Additionally, this position requires a solid understanding of sourcing, procurement and accounts payable foundations and in-depth knowledge of ERP systems. Measures of success include achieving key program milestones, successful transition of Source to Pay business processes to SAP S4 including boundary systems, compliant reporting, achieving NextGen benefit case, and achieving operating metrics and baseline performance of Source to Pay process in the new system within 90 days of go live.

Position Responsibilities:

• Source to Pay technical Lead within the Global Business Process (GBP) workstream for Source to Pay for the SAP NextGen ERP program. GBP includes all business processes associated with sourcing, procurement, and accounts payable and optimized these process leveraging core S4 capability where possible and alignment with intersecting global business processes.

• Drive Source to Pay Process Improvements by leading process implementation and training that aim to improve efficiency in the Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Functions

• Develop standards by managing large global cross-functional programs

• Establish strong key KPI’s such as supplier OTD, Plan for every Part in the new ERP system and reporting mechanisms.

• Responsible to design and maintain Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain process, as ensure process capabilities, improvements, and maintenance in a project or sustaining-based framework

• Drive supplier digital collaboration capability and efficiency. Support the integration of suppliers to SCC via the Ariba Network

• Sustain Excellent Source to Pay Process and bring Supply Chain Best Practices

• Support and improve the end-to-end source-to-pay process using Ariba and SAP systems

• Liaison between Supply Chain Operational Functions, Process Owners, Suppliers, Global Systems, and Leadership Stakeholders to drive process transformations

• Serves as the Business subject matter expert for Procurement users in the SAP MM module owning train the trainer model for Source to Pay

• Support global stakeholders to resolve process issues associated with the transition to the SAP S4 and Ariba Network. Requires hands-on testing and support troubleshooting issues

• Create and maintain a Process Framework and ensure its adoption by monitoring Supplier and Operations Performance

• Prepare and deliver training to internal stakeholders and suppliers

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field is required. MBA or equivalent is a plus

• 7 plus work experience in manufacturing med device company

• Lean/Six Sigma certification is highly preferred

• Advanced Tableau skills are highly preferred

• APICS Certification highly preferred

• CSCP certification is a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong understanding of Direct and Indirect source to pay processes in a manufacturing company

• Strong experience with MS Office and advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities

• Advanced experience with SAP Material Management (Sourcing and Procurement), Ariba Procure to Order, Ariba Network and Supply Chain Collaboration

• Hands-on experience onboarding suppliers to the Ariba Network

• Project Management and change management skills: have at least 2 years’ experience working with some project management model like PMI, Scrum, etc.

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on systems & process scalability

• Has strong presentation and training skills

• Has experience in project leadership, knowledge and application, best practices, and troubleshooting methods

• Understanding of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) related to the supply chain

• Able to influence process change via interpersonal skills

• Plans and implements projects, using project management best practices

• Evaluates deliverables in terms of impact on customer experience

• Determines needs for and organizes training activities around new processes

The estimated base salary range for the Staff Business Process Analyst, Source to Pay Process Excellence (SAP) role based in the United States of America is: $115,800 - $173,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.