SAP Procurement Specialist

SANBS; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 805,000 - 984,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service in Roodepoort seeks an experienced SAP procurement specialist to manage the design, configuration and delivery of procurement solutions using SAP Ariba, MM and S/4HANA. You will translate business requirements into technical specifications and lead testing and deployment.

You will collaborate with vendors, analysts and users to drive ROI, ensure data integrity, and maintain process excellence through change management and project governance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years SAP Ariba hands-on experience including SLP, Sourcing, Contracts and Ariba Commerce Automation.
• 2-3 years SAP MM / S/4HANA MM / Sourcing & Procurement / Inventory Management.
• Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA integration with Ariba via CIG or middleware.
• Experience supporting procure-to-pay (P2P) and Inventory Management; configuration, testing and user support.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into procurement solutions.
• Lead configuration, testing and deployment of SAP procurement modules.
• Provide lead support and governance to ensure ROI and SLA compliance.
• Collaborate with vendor and Business Analyst to move live dates and maintain data integrity.
• Participate in change management and project governance for procurement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem solving

Planning & Organizing

Judgement & Decision Making

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Relevant IT or Business/Logistics degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP MM / S/4HANA

SAP ECC / S/4HANA

SAP Cloud Integration Gateway

Job description

Job category: SAP Consultancy and Implementation

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

Remuneration: R 894,767.00

EE position: No

Introduction

To manage interpretation, analysis and investigations for application requirements and to turn those into business solutions using appropriate technology resources and proven methodologies. Provide input into development of procurement policies as it relates to procurement systems.

KPA 1: Manage System Solution Design and Configuration in Line with Business Processes

KPI

• 1.1. Manage gathering of requirements from the business through user forums.
• 1.2. Implementation of complex procurement solutions.
• 1.3. Translate business requirements into viable technical solutions based on requirements obtained fromthe business.
• 1.4. Lead development of functional requirements specification.
• 1.5. Ensure that the system data integrity is robust such that information from the system is coherent,readily available, accurate and secure to meet the businesss information needs.
• 1.6. Identify, analyse and present potential system enhancements to facilitate continuous improvement(technical performance and usability).
• 1.7. Lead collaboration with the development team to ensure that the solution meets both functionaland technical requirements.
• 1.8. Manage Configuration of the existing system to accommodate changes contained in the newdesign.
• 1.9. Manage test configuration against the design and make refinements to ensure that the solutionperforms as intended.
• 1.10. Lead and support the testing process of configuration changes.
• 1.11. Contribute to Project Management requirements as a project resource.

KPA 2: Manages System Changes According to the ICT Change Methodology

KPI

• 2.1. Adhere to the IT change management methodology for SANBS by undertaking the following:
• 2.2. Lead development of suitable technical specifications for changes to configuration, programs and systems.
• 2.3. Ensure that adequate back out plans are developed and in place before any new functionality is implemented.
• 2.4. Lead and maintain configuration baseline (version management).
• 2.5. Lead the development of test plans for the proposed solution.
• 2.6. Manage implementation system changes into live environment:
• 2.7. Liaise with vendor and Business Analyst to move on live dates.
• 2.8. Make required system changes.
• 2.9. Monitor implemented changes.
• 2.10. Manage implementation and development of service pack or version upgrades for respective module(s).
• 2.11. Contribute to the integration test of module when service packs or version upgrades are undertaken or when new functionality is being implemented.

KPA 3:To provide lead support and advice on the effective resolution and utilisation of the company'sERP systems, processes and functionality and using the appropriate technology resources andproven methodologies. Work closely with business stakeholders to measure Return onInvestment (ROI) of procurement solutions implemented.

KPI

• 3.1. Analysing and understanding the ERP system problems/queries by investigating tasks presented.
• 3.2. Ensuring that business users problems and requirements are analysed and understood.
• 3.3. Effectively resolving tasks logged by the business users.
• 3.4. Understanding the implications of the solutions proposed.
• 3.5. Provide support on implemented solutions.
• 3.6. Action customer feedback to improve service delivery.
• 3.7. Communicating to users to educate them in the appropriate use of the systems resources.
• 3.8. Undertaking trend analysis to identify system failures.
• 3.9. Actively monitoring tasks to ensure that service level agreements are met.
• 3.10. Attending stakeholder meetings and providing input as required.
• 3.11. Escalates system problems / opportunities to support partner and Application Manager.

KPA 4: Ensure Effective and Efficient Projects Administration

KPI

• 4.1. Resolution of tasks as per project schedule.
• 4.2. Managing project tasks according to SANBS project methodology.
• 4.3. Ensure thorough testing of the solution.

KPA 5 Manage Effective Transfer of Knowledge and Skills

KPI

• 5.1. Manage knowledge transfer to colleagues to facilitate multi skilling.
• 5.2. Manage development of Standard Operating Procedures and competency assessments.
• 5.3. On-going knowledge transfer to IT stakeholders (Business Analyst, Support Analyst, Helpdesk Administrator, ABAP Developer).
• 5.4. Liaise with industry colleagues to improve and share skills via User Groups, Work Forums andSeminars.
• 5.5. Act as the subject matter expert for designated systems and remain current on systems analysistrends.
• 5.6. Train end users on system functionality and business processes within the procurement space.
• 5.7. Review, monitor and update training manual as and when required in accordance with the SANBSdocument management systems processes.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

Cognitive

• Analytical Thinking andAttention to Detail
• Judgement andDecision Making
• Problem solving
• Planning Organising andMonitoring

Personal

• Drive and Belief inthe cause
• Ethical Behavior

Interpersonal

• CustomerServiceOrientation
• Knowledge Sharing
• Teamwork
• Communication

Prof. technical

• SystemsCompetence
• ComputerLiteracy.
• SAP.

Education

• Relevant Diploma/Degree in IT or relatedBusiness Management/Logistics field.

Experience and knowledge requirements

If SAP Certified:

• 3 - 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP Ariba, including Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Sourcing, Contracts, and Ariba Commerce Automation (AribaNetwork/Buying).
• 2-3 years of experience working with SAPMaterials Management (MM)) or SAP S/4HANA(SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (MM) /Sourcing & Procurement and InventoryManagement.
• Experience supporting SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANAintegration with Ariba through SAP CloudIntegration Gateway (CIG) or middlewaresolutions.
• Experience supporting procure-to-pay (P2P) andInventory Management processes, systemconfiguration, troubleshooting, testing, usersupport, business process improvements, andcross-functional collaboration within SAPprocurement environments.
• Exposure to SAP version upgrades,enhancement packs, service packs, and participation in SAP Ariba implementation orenhancement projects.

If not SAP certified:

• 6 or more years' experience in supporting any two of the following SAP modules MM, SRM, CLM and SLC.
• 5 - 7 years of hands‑on experience using SAP Ariba, including Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Sourcing, Contracts, and Ariba Commerce Automation (AribaNetwork/Buying).
• 3 years of practical experience working with and SAP ECC (MM)/S/4HANA (SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (MM) / Sourcing & Procurement and Inventory Management.
• Experience supporting SAP ECC/S/4HANAintegration with Ariba through SAP CloudIntegration Gateway (CIG) or middlewaresolutions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting procureto-pay (P2P) processes and Inventory Management, system configuration,troubleshooting, testing, user support, businessprocess improvements, and cross-functionalcollaboration within SAP procurementenvironments.
• Exposure to SAP version upgrades,enhancement packs, service packs, and participation in SAP Ariba implementation orenhancement projects.
• ITIL Foundation.
• Interaction with senior stakeholders (Internaland External).

Other (knowledge and skills):

Skills to be considered as an added advantage

• Project Management training.
• NQF rated Systems Analysis Certification will.