Indirect Systems Business Analyst
About The Position
Provide SME Expertise: Support user queries, ensure robust audit compliance, and champion user adoption. Strategic Liaison & Requirements: Act as the primary liaison and "voice of the customer" between business stakeholders and IT; translate complex needs into functional requirements for SAP Ariba and related procurement systems. System Evolution & Testing: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of process design and system enhancements, including requirement documentation, coordinating cross-functional changes, and spearheading User Acceptance Testing (UAT). SME & User Support: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced user support, develop comprehensive training materials, and identify scalable solutions for recurring system issues. Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and facilitating workshops to gain consensus on innovative, system-based solutions. Data & Compliance: Utilize data analysis to provide critical business insights and maintain robust audit compliance, documentation, and internal controls. Established and active employee resource groups
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2 + years of experience in Indirect procurement, either as a buyer or a user involved in the procurement process.
- 1+ year experience in business systems analysis and process mapping (e.g., Visio, Miro, or similar mapping tools)
- Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote)
- Analytical Excellence: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to dissect complex problems, navigate "white space" or ambiguous environments, and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Communication & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge the gap between business and IT perspectives and effectively present complex information to senior leadership.
- Logical Problem Solving: Ability to understand the ‘under the hood' logic of enterprise software and how data moves between systems.
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of Indirect and supply chain processes with a proven ability to lead change and challenge the status quo.
- Adaptability & Mindset: A proactive, open-minded professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, manages shifting priorities with resilience, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Support user queries
- Ensure robust audit compliance
- Champion user adoption
- Act as the primary liaison and "voice of the customer" between business stakeholders and IT
- Translate complex needs into functional requirements for SAP Ariba and related procurement systems
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of process design and system enhancements, including requirement documentation, coordinating cross-functional changes, and spearheading User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced user support
- Develop comprehensive training materials
- Identify scalable solutions for recurring system issues
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and facilitating workshops to gain consensus on innovative, system-based solutions
- Utilize data analysis to provide critical business insights
- Maintain robust audit compliance, documentation, and internal controls
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
