Supplier Systems Functional Specialist

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation, a leader in forklift and material handling solutions, seeks an Ariba subject-matter expert for functional support and supplier enablement in New Bremen, OH. You will manage Ariba configurations, testing, and go-live readiness across the SAP Ariba ecosystem.

Responsibilities include driving system improvements, delivering training materials, and ensuring data integrity between Ariba and internal systems. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (IS/IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Business)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Experience in material control, planning or purchasing
• Firm understanding of e-procurement systems with SAP experience
• Good IT systems experience, including excellent spreadsheet skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Ariba subject matter expert and primary contact.
• Support supplier onboarding and integration activities across SAP Ariba solutions, manage integration testing, supplier data validation, issue resolution, and go-live readiness.
• Lead system enhancements and process improvement initiatives, manage project plans and stakeholder communications, and support global implementation efforts.
• Maintain workflows, approvals, system configurations, documentation, compliance training, change management, and quarterly release reviews.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver training materials for users, suppliers, and functional leads. Provide go-live support and maintain role documentation.
• Monitor and validate data accuracy between Ariba and internal systems, oversee document transmissions, maintain approval controls, and support ongoing system governance.
• Develop and support system reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor system performance, adoption, data quality, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Ariba expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (IS/IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Business)

12+ years of related experience with HS or GED

Tools

SAP Ariba

Spreadsheets

Job description

Company Description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Location

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Job Duties

• Functional Support & Analysis: Serve as the Ariba subject matter expert and primary contact. Provide system support, troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, manage escalations, coordinate with internal IT and SAP Ariba support, and lead testing, upgrades, and user training.
• Supplier Enablement: Support supplier onboarding and integration activities across SAP Ariba solutions, manage integration testing, supplier data validation, issue resolution, and go-live readiness. Support buying-channel content and SAP Business Network activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead system enhancements and process improvement initiatives, manage project plans and stakeholder communications, and support global implementation efforts.
• Process Management: Maintain workflows, approvals, system configurations, documentation, compliance training, change management, and quarterly release reviews.
• Training & Support: Develop, maintain, and deliver training materials for users, suppliers, and functional leads. Provide go-live support and maintain role documentation.
• Data Integrity: Monitor and validate data accuracy between Ariba and internal systems, oversee document transmissions, maintain approval controls, and support ongoing system governance.
• Analytics and Reporting: Develop and support system reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor system performance, adoption, data quality, and operational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (IS/IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Business)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in material control, planning or purchasing.
• A firm understanding of e-procurement systems with SAP experience.
• Good IT systems experience, including excellent spreadsheet skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation And Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Nearest Major Market: Lima

Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay

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