Hiring for Procurement Administrator - Austin, TX Onsite
JOB SUMMARY:
Seeking an experienced Procurement Administrator who will manage and optimize our SAP Ariba procurement system. This role will have a deep understanding of procurement processes and hands-on experience with Ariba solutions to support our company's procurement activities while
maintaining compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : • Procurement Administration: Configure Ariba procurement modules to align with business requirements and ensure accurate setup of
procurement processes. • Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards and promote best practices in procurement processes. • Reporting and Analysis: Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to provide insights into procurement performance and system usage. • Training and Support: Provide user training on Ariba functionalities and procurement best practices. Action level 1 support tickets to troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues. Create process documentation as required. • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.
EXPERIENCE , SKILLS & MINDSET:
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in Ariba procurement system administration, configuration and support. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP Ariba Procurement, Guided Buying, Catalog management and Business Network functions. Knowledge of SAP ECC 6.0 ERP and SAP MDG is preferred but not required. • Foundational knowledge of Procurement and Supplier Management processes. • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in data analysis and reporting. • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, work independently and as part of a team. • Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. • Prior experience working in Technology or Manufacturing industry. • Ariba Procurement Certification is preferred but not required.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Information Technology.