Business Partner Analyst, Procurement [REMOTE]

millenniumsoft•Franklin Lakes, NJ

10d•Remote

About The Position

The role of the Business Partner Analyst, Procurement is to serve as the person responsible for analyzing demand as well as the delivery of Technology & Global Services (TGS) solutions for the Procurement function globally. This individual will serve as a point person for Procurement, with a concentration in Direct and Indirect Procurement, and will work with a team of business partners to conduct analysis, prepare appropriate solution direction, and deliver the work. Above all, this individual will be required to collaborate with internal and external experts to ensure that business priorities are shaped, prioritized, and delivered. This is a great opportunity for someone to facilitate bringing the appropriate technology, process, and workplace solutions together as they contribute to the Procurement agenda. This position reports directly to the Lead Business Partner, Procurement, EHS and Sustainability eventually and will serve on the Procurement, EHS, Sustainability and Product Master Business Partner team. The role of the Business Partner Analyst, Procurement is to serve as the person responsible for analyzing demand as well as the delivery of Technology & Global Services (TGS) solutions for the Procurement function globally. This individual will serve as a point person for Procurement, with a concentration in Direct and Indirect Procurement, and will work with a team of business partners to conduct analysis, prepare appropriate solution direction, and deliver the work. Above all, this individual will be required to collaborate with internal and external experts to ensure that business priorities are shaped, prioritized, and delivered. This is a great opportunity for someone to facilitate bringing the appropriate technology, process, and workplace solutions together as they contribute to the Procurement agenda. This position reports directly to the Lead Business Partner, Procurement, EHS and Sustainability eventually and will serve on the Procurement, EHS, Sustainability and Product Master Business Partner team.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in a business including work in a technology function with focus in Procurement
Proficiency in system development life cycle documentation, testing and release cycle protocols including business requirements documentation, test scenarios/data/execution, cutover, hypercare, project planning and status reporting
Proficiency in project management basics: charter, business case development, project management plan and schedule, stakeholder management, communication planning, risk/issue management, status reporting and running team calls
Accomplished in multiple process and technology capabilities across Procurement, with a focus in Direct Procurement, to include: Sourcing (Bidding, Contracting, Supplier Management), Purchasing (Requesting, Purchasing, Receiving), Payment (Invoicing, Payment) and Reporting (Analytics, Compliance, Risk, Diversity)
Experience working with the following Technology solutions: SAP ERP (SAP ECC6.0, S4 HANA, PowerBI), Aravo, Coupa, Sievo, Optura (Invoice Management SAP), etc.
SAP Implementation experience is preferred with familiarity on Procurement integration with other SAP Modules (i.e. Inventory Management, Finance, Sales and Distribution), Data Management (i.e. SAP MDG) and Third-Party Tools (i.e. Sabrix Tax, EDI/IDOC Interfacing)
Good understanding of overall Integrated Supply Chain, which includes manufacturing, procurement, EH&S, Sustainability, planning and supply chain functions.
Ability to influence and break down silos within an organization as well across organizations
Ability to understand the mapping of organizational vision and contribute ideas
Ability to communicate complex business / technical challenges in a simplified manner
Must be a leader who can influence stakeholders in written and oral communications
Basic experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies and have the ability to formulate new programs to generate excitement and engagement
Familiarity with continuous improvement and project management approaches, tools, and phases
Ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods
Highly collaborative work style which includes working effectively across all organizational levels
Experience working in a highly matrixed organization and in overcoming ambiguity
Leading by example, mentoring, and motivating others all around you
Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent judgment and decision-making
Able to align and work with diverse regional stakeholders
Strong humility, listening, creativity, and negotiation skills
Accept ownership

Nice To Haves

Educational certificate or training in a process methodology is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop a deep knowledge of the Procurement function, including key driver goals, short- and long-term roadmaps, key projects, and personnel
Establish and earn value-adding, partner relationship maturity for yourself and for the entire TGS function
Partner with the Procurement team and SMEs to plan new joint initiatives, evaluate proposals, and determine how they fit into roadmaps and priorities
Identify and define new opportunities to leverage technology and/or process re-design to advance business strategies that directly contribute to driving revenue growth, cost optimization and/or risk mitigation and compliance.
Develop strategies for optimal deployment and adoption of new technology capabilities, services and solutions across the business and/or the end-customers.
Work with other TGS business partner teams and external partner teams to define, document, analyze and prioritize existing and emerging business requirements
Complete the projects/improvements/deliverables needed to implement technology, processes, or services to meet business requirements including the documentation, testing and implementation
Work with and facilitate TGS’ partner teams to ensure delivery provides the desired outcomes
Work with other TGS Business Partners and TGS’ Core Areas of Delivery to ensure that solutions are not siloed and that they are informed by, and are integrated with, BD’s enterprise roadmaps
Execute projects and report progress, including consistent and effective communication, change management impact analysis, readiness and effectiveness, cutover and go-live support. This includes managing escalation and mitigating risk
Measure and communicate value realized on a periodic basis through defined and agreed upon metrics and supporting analysisServe as a continuous connector. Energized by a role that is focused on partnership and facilitation. Operates through the lens of what can we do to simplify and improve things.
Coordinate and support resolution of critical tickets