IT Business Architect, Direct Procurement

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Your Role

As a value-driven member of our global Digital, Data & IT organization helping enable the digital transformation of our company’s Enabling Functions, you will play a key role as IT Business Architect, Direct Procurement.
 

As a member of this business-facing global technology group, you are on the front lines: advising project managers and workstream leads, training key users, using technology to solve business challenges, and keep strong governance within ERP and the associated IT landscape. You will act as a trusted advisor in various projects, being the main counterpart for consultants and technical experts, and coordinating key user activities like requirements gathering, testing, training, and master data preparation.

Location: St. Louis, MO, USA; Hybrid

Travel: <15%; International or Domestic or as deemed required for strategic projects (E.g.  SAP transformation projects)
 

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with at least 5 years experience working with SAP-MM (incl. S4); preferred 7 plus years of experience in space
• Deep knowledge of Direct Procurement (e.g.  PR/PO creation, consignment, sub-contracting, materials management, demand management, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable and comfortable with master data across Direct Purchasing (including the interrelation with SAP MDG-s)
• At least 3 full life-cycle SAP ERP implementations including scoping, planning, process design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP Purchasing processes, and a broad understanding of applicable regulations  (E.g.  Sales/Use Tax, Global Trade Services (GTS), etc.)
• High-level understanding of other SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO), and understand the dependency of these modules with the E2E direct purchasing processes
• Experience with different project methodologies (e.g. Agile) and tools (e.g. HP-ALM, JIRA)

Job Specific Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating strong ownership and the capability to get things done while providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational and team documentation skills. 
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP RICEFW (objects) to convert business requirements into functional and technical specifications gained through work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of SAP purchasing processes and procurement master data, including materials, vendors, purchase information records, and source lists.
• Extensive experience in cleansing and migrating master data, including mapping, preload and post-load validation of results.
• Demonstrated ability to implement SAP Best Practices and custom solutions within SAP by collaborating cross-functionally with Business Process Analysts and development consultants to meet business needs.
• Knowledge of cross-functional integration between core SAP modules such as Inventory Management, Finance and Controlling, Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, and Project Systems, along with SAP Materials Management.
• Experience with intercompany sales and purchases
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with IDOCs, migration/cutover activities (e.g., ORDRS, ORDER, DESADV EDI documents).
• Experience with project management tools like HP ALM and JIRA.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Expected skill level in SAP MM: 8/10.

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