Business Analyst - Procurement & Supply Chain

Dimension Data; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a pro-active Business Analyst in Johannesburg to drive procurement and supply chain initiatives. Responsibilities include defining business processes, coordinating system delivery, and providing end-user support. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in business analysis, particularly in the supply chain domain, and possesses knowledge of ERP and SAP systems. This role demands strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in business analysis in supply chain management.
• 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of IT software development, including ERP and SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and document business processes.
• Coordinate with IT teams in system delivery.
• Create training material and support system training activities.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Systems delivery

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP systems

IMS technology

Job description

Looking for a business analyst who has procurement and supply chain experience. They should have experience in Business Analysis with exposure to Systems and Systems delivery projects. The ideal candidate would also have experience with stakeholder engagement and training. The person should be pro‑active and self‑motivated, with the ability to work across several system delivery initiatives. The role will also include post go support of end users as well as selected system administration tasks (User access requests, reviewing PGLS support tickets). It would be desirable if the candidate has an understanding of the project management life cycles.

Requirements

Business Analysis

1. Defining and documenting business processes
2. Interview stakeholders and facilitate workshops
3. Gather and document functional requirements
4. Define operational and analytical reports

Systems Analysis and Support

1. Coordinate with IT teams in System delivery
2. Document test scenarios
3. Review unit test results, participate in system integration testing, and lead user acceptance testing Assist with post go live support and end user support
4. Support incident management

Comms and Change Management

1. Creation of training material
2. Support system training activities
3. Support Change activities and communication

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field required
2. 8 years of experience in business analysis in supply chain management
3. Knowledge of IT software development, including ERP systems, SAP systems, etc.
4. Experience with IMS (intelligent media system) technology and infrastructure requirements for both large and small companies is desired.
5. 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management
6. Understanding of the project management life cycles