Systems Operations Analyst - SAP Ariba

Thecorporate; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thecorporate in Oakland, CA seeks a Systems Operations Analyst to administer SAP Ariba, manage workflows, and support procurement system enhancements. This role partners with IT and procurement to ensure data accuracy, master data governance, and successful supplier enablement within Ariba Network.

Responsibilities include testing, incident handling, and collaboration on release management, with a focus on seamless system operations and process improvements for procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Experience administering SAP Ariba modules, configurations, and master data.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier enablement.
• Experience with workflows, templates, and change governance in Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Administer SAP Ariba modules, configurations, workflows, catalogs, templates, and master data.
• Manage approval workflows, routing rules, and system configurations.
• Create, update, and maintain contract templates, forms, conditions, and questionnaires.
• Support supplier enablement activities and Ariba Network integrations.
• Maintain taxonomy structures, commodity codes, and classification data.
• Monitor and resolve system interface and batch processing errors.
• Support system upgrades, releases, and configuration changes.

Skills

Ariba

Management

Operations

SAP

Tools

Ariba Network

Job description

Job Title: Systems Operations Analyst
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: December 1, 2026 –November 30, 2027

Notes

• Top thing: Experience with SAP Ariba is a must

Job Description

Ariba System Administration

• Administer and maintain SAP Ariba modules, configurations, workflows, catalogs, templates, and master data.
• Manage approval workflows, routing rules, and system configurations.
• Create, update, and maintain contract templates, forms, conditions, and questionnaires.
• Support supplier enablement activities and Ariba Network integrations.
• Maintain taxonomy structures, commodity codes, and classification data.
• Monitor and resolve system interface and batch processing errors.
• Support system upgrades, releases, and configuration changes.

Functional Support & Issue Resolution

• Provide functional support for procurement system issues and complex user inquiries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system defects, process issues, and data discrepancies.
• Escalate technical issues to IT and vendors when required and track through resolution.
• Analyze recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support incident management and service request fulfillment through established intake processes.

Testing, Enhancements & Change Management

• Coordinate and execute system testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Develop test scripts and document testing results.
• Support implementation of approved enhancements and process improvements.
• Participate in release management, change governance, and deployment activities.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define functional requirements and validate solutions.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a liaison between Procurement, IT, Accounts Payable, Strategic Sourcing, TPRM, and external vendors.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into system solutions.
• Provide recommendations for process standardization, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support strategic initiatives and digital transformation efforts impacting procurement systems

Skills: ariba,management,sap,operations