Principal IT ERP Functional Analyst - Ariba

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal IT ERP Functional Analyst – Ariba configures, implements, maintains, and upgrades Ariba products (Buying and Invoicing, Contract Management, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Chain Collaboration and Sourcing). This role works closely with SAP ERP application modules, including Supply Chain Management, Finance, HCM, and Work Management. The analyst will analyze business requirements, create functional design documents, and perform system configuration. PG&E is committed to providing a transparent salary range for this position, which is $144,000 - $194,000, with the potential to reach $244,000 based on factors like internal equity, skills, education, experience, and market value. This role is also eligible for PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. The new team member will be expected to work from Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Oakland headquarters three days a week, specifically Tuesday through Thursday, as the project team is co-located.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
10 years of Solution implementation experience using Ariba modules: Buying & Invoicing, Contract Management, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Supplier Risk Management & Sourcing

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree or equivalent experience
Proficiency with SAP integrations
Experience implementing or supporting Service Procurement
Experience implementing or supporting Supply Chain Collaboration
Ariba certifications
Experience working with large cross-functional teams
Ability to analyze and design solutions independently with minimal guidance
Advanced knowledge and technical competence in ERP concepts, principles, and practices in multiple business areas and ERP modules
Demonstrated understanding of Supply Chain business processes and connected business functions
Fieldglass service procurement experience
Broad supply chain exposure
Utility experience

Responsibilities

Analyze end-to-end complex business processes and information needs of one or more business functional areas.
Understand in detail the current and future business environment of business clients; effectively anticipate, identify, and fully meet business needs using an integrated approach leveraging industries leading practices and Ariba / SAP standard capabilities.
Evaluate and document alternatives that provide the most effective solutions to complex business problems.
Identify, propose, and influence solutions to complex business problems utilizing Ariba and SAP product capabilities.
Embrace and promote Fit to Standard mindset within business and project teams.
Evaluate custom code solutions to help business and IT understand risks and costs of customizing vs. using standard functionalities; advocate for using standard functionalities to lower future implementation cost and total cost of ownership (TCO) for solutions.
Analyze and design solutions independently with minimal guidance on the most complex projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful end to end solution designing and implementation.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional development within the IT ERP group.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, business partners, and executive leadership, to advocate for effective technology adoption and process improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, optimization, and innovation within ERP and procurement processes.