Sr. Analyst, Procurement

kate spade new york•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position’s primary purpose is to deliver best in class processes, technology and support for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) at Tapestry. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Customer Support and Issue Resolution to manage and lead all Supplier Management related projects and activities, oversee supplier onboarding processes, champion SAP Ariba (BuyingHub) P2P system, identify and provide strategic guidance on P2P/BuyingHub optimization projects, mentor local support team, educate and empower end users, serve as a point of escalation, work cross-functionally, review and refresh training material, work independently, develop metrics, collaborate with global team, communicate status, use accurate analysis, demonstrate strong project management skills, exercise sound judgment, develop and maintain trust and confidence.

Requirements

3+ years of experience with Procurement technologies and related ERP integration preferred (SAP Ariba & S4 HANA experience preferred); a combination of education and employment will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in business or technology (or other related degree programs) preferred
Understanding of leading P2P technology practices and trends; General experience of system administration
Strong project management skills and results orientation
Experience with global collaboration and good teamwork skills to work with other Company departments to plan and execute enhancements to the above technologies
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication and facilitation skills
Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs
Strong facilitation skills to communicate and educate stakeholders across the Company
Strong demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Customer support mentality and experience, whether internally- or externally-facing, including an ability to prevent escalations
Ability to collaborate on international projects
Excellent organization, time management, and influencing skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience with process, quality control, and workflow management preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel user knowledge and skills for key excel capabilities, functions and formulas

Responsibilities

Manage and lead all Supplier Management related projects and activities
Oversee supplier onboarding processes to smooth process for requestors and suppliers
Champion SAP Ariba (BuyingHub) P2P system within organization
Identify and provide strategic guidance on P2P/BuyingHub optimization projects
Mentor local support team in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues
Educate and empower end users by organizing and leading training sessions throughout the region
Serve as a point of escalation among senior leadership, the support team, and other business stakeholders
Work cross-functionally between multiple teams within Tapestry and external partners to enhance Buying & Invoicing and Supplier Management initiatives
Review and refresh training material and reference guides on a regular cadence, and deliver training to global audiences at all levels of the company
Work independently with minimal guidance, understanding when to escalate / provide visibility to leaders & stakeholders
Develop metrics, tools, and dashboards to track and report on key system metrics and efficiencies
Collaborate with global team on projects and optimization efforts
Clearly and proactively communicate status to project/team leads, and stakeholders as needed
Use accurate analysis, demonstrate strong project management skills, and exercise sound judgment to effectively solve problems, drive for results, and mitigate risk
Develop and maintain trust and confidence of team members and business stakeholders