Principal Business System Specialist-Flexible Location

Overview

Liaison between procurement and IT, managing systems, analytics, and Ariba solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• sap ariba
• requirement definition
• process analysis
• roadmap development
• uat oversight
• training management

Tasks

-Prepares and delivers business users’ system needs to Information Technology and represents user needs in the development of functional specifications. -Analyze end-to-end, complex business processes and coordinate with IT to develop and implement solutions to information needs. Advises on the impact(s) of technical changes to cross-functional processes. -Provide expert consultation on business and user needs. Understands current and future business environment; in detail, to effectively anticipate, identify and fully meet the business needs. -Stay informed on SAP Ariba updates and new features. Assess optional features and make recommendations for implementation. -Identify, propose and influence solutions and define & document business requirements to complex business problems. -Provide a key contribution to business cases for complex and cross functional projects and initiatives. Develop supporting materials to justify investment. -Support the production and implementation of the multi-year Procurement technology roadmap. -Lead necessary training, change management and communications associated with system implementations. -Functions as a liaison to Information Technology from the Procurement Organization, representing the end users and business process owners in business system requirements, implementations, and support. -Act in a Governance role for user and business communications related to suggested technology enhancements. Lead and facilitate technology governance meetings. -Defines user system requirements, provides user support, coordinates user acceptance testing of new tools and consults with the users on new technologies and features that may contribute to business process efficiencies. -Provide leadership on the business analysis work that has strategic importance for the corresponding IT organization. -Supports development and implementation of a Procurement technology roadmap. -Provide oversight and high-level review of UAT results. -Keep abreast of best practices and trends in Procurement systems and applications through attendance/involvement in conferences, seminars, or forums. -Provide subject matter expertise on Ariba capabilities and promote best practices. -Ensure all technologies comply with internal governance, security and compliance standards. -Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced employees. -Develops, maintains, and supports Procurement systems, tools, data, dashboards, and reports to support the Procurement organization in its performing and monitoring of day-to-day activities, programs, and initiatives. -Anticipate user concerns and questions, and provide proactive, timely and professional communications or delegate as appropriate. -May also perform feasibility analysis, develop project scope, and provide recommendations on alternative solutions, project strategy and deliverable prioritization.

Requirements

• sap ariba
• ba/bs
• procure-to-pay
• 10 years
• sox
• problem solving

What You Bring

-SAP Ariba certification -Understands user needs as well as business procedures, processes, and systems for the Procurement Organization. -BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Computer Science/Information Systems, etc. or equivalent work experience. -Deep understanding of Ariba modules -Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. -Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple functional areas within the enterprise. -Knowledge of the Procure-to-Pay process. -10 years of job-related experience in Business, IT or Engineering fields. -Extensive participation in projects of high complexity or simultaneous participation in multiple projects of medium to high complexity in a leading role. -Knowledge or experience with SOX and/or procurement compliance requirements.

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About Pacific Gas And Electric Company

-Focus on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to a diverse customer base. -Operations span from energy generation, transmission, and distribution to customer service and renewable energy solutions. -Heavily involved in the development of green energy sources, including solar and wind power. -Maintains a key role in maintaining the region’s energy grid and supporting sustainable growth. -Pioneered energy efficiency programs to help reduce consumption and minimize costs for customers. -Recognized for innovation in grid modernization and integration of clean energy into California’s power mix. -Faced challenges, including natural disasters like wildfires, which have shaped its operations and future strategies. -Remains a cornerstone of California's energy sector, continuously working to improve and modernize the grid.

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