SAP Ariba consultant

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionThe Future Begins HereAt Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in DiversityTakeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Expertise in the area of SAP Ariba Procure to Pay
Leads the analysis of complex business problems and manages business requirements within area of responsibilities.
Leads development of scope definition and business priority-setting.
Proactively identifies technology solutions to meet business objectives, taking into account the implications of change on the organization and all stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provides technical and functional expertise in the area of Indirect Procurement (mainly SAP Ariba P2P)
Manages complex Indirect Procurement applications throughout the application lifecycle including technical environments, change and release management.
Establishes and manages the relationship with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems teams
Manages requirements gathering, prioritization and negotiation with business stakeholders in order to ensure the total solution delivered meets or exceeds expectations.
Maintains and influences business process design; validates and interprets business needs by conducting feasibility studies and drafting business cases and use BPM Tooling
Solves unique and complex problems with a broad impact on the business and interprets ways of prioritizing opportunities to streamline business and/or system processes.
Uses knowledge of business operations, investigates and identifies operational needs, problems and opportunities and uses Business Process Mapping to phrase and manage requirements or organizational improvements.

Provides leadership to project team to deliver mid-size and moderate complex system implementations, within cross functional projects that allow the business to reach its strategic objectives in a cost effective way.
Makes decisions that impact, the work of employing organizations, achievement of organizational objectives or/and financial performance.
Has authority and responsibility for a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects and may represent the organization.
Ensures documentation according to Takeda Quality Management System (QMS), Software Development Life Cycle and Project Life Cycle standards.
Ensures delivered solutions are compliant with associated federal regulations (SOX, OFCCP, labour laws, GMP, GxP, GCP, etc.).
Is a subject matter expert in the business area of expertise and actively shares emerging industry standards/trends with customers and peers.
Establish relationships with relevant colleagues from Global Functions within the Global IT Organization and leads change in analysing and guiding on solutions within ongoing processes

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:Ability to translate business requirements into appropriate solutionSubject matter expertise in AribaInnovation and continuous improvementKey stakeholders are Business process owners, Accounting operation teams, ERP Product Management team, IT Business LeadersIntegration, Unit and UAT testing of implemented Ariba solutionsDIMENSIONS AND ASPECTSTechnical/Functional (Line) Expertise

Manages complex Indirect Procurement applications, mainly Ariba P2P throughout the application lifecycle including technical environments, change and release management.
Uses knowledge of business operations, investigates and identifies operational needs, problems and opportunities and uses Business Process Mapping to phrase and manage requirements or organizational improvements.
Ensures documentation according to Takeda Quality Management System (QMS), Software Development Life Cycle and Project Life Cycle standards.
Deep expertise in configuration / customizing of SAP Ariba P2P

Leadership

Manages requirements gathering, prioritization and negotiation with business stakeholders in order to ensure the total solution delivered meets or exceeds expectations.
Provides leadership to project team to deliver mid-size and moderate complex system implementations, within cross functional projects that allow the business to reach its strategic objectives in a cost effective way.
Provides leadership to the outsourced application management vendor

Decision-making and Autonomy

Makes decisions that impact, the work of employing organizations, achievement of organizational objectives or/and financial performance
Is a subject matter expert in the business area of expertise and actively shares emerging industry standards/trends with customers and peers.

Interaction

Maintains and influences business process design; validates and interprets business needs by conducting feasibility studies and drafting business cases and use BPM Tooling
Establish relationships with relevant colleagues from Global Functions within the Global IT Organization and leads change in analysing and guiding on solutions within ongoing processes.

Innovation

Ensures delivered solutions are compliant with associated federal regulations (SOX, OFCCP, labour laws, GMP, GxP, GCP, etc.).

Complexity

Solves unique and complex problems with a broad impact on the business and interprets ways of prioritizing opportunities to streamline business and/or system processes.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Required:

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
6 to 8 years of Technical and Functional Expertise in SAP Ariba P2P
Experience of at least 1 full life cycle project for environments like SAP Ariba P2P from Blueprint, Realization, Migration, Cut-over, Training, Go-Live, Stabilization
Experience of managing support off-shore organizations
Ability to write, speak and lead in the English language.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, business acumen with problem solving and analytical skills.
Professional in depth knowledge of business processes in pharmaceutical industry within functional area.
Ability to prepare and execute business meetings virtual, face-to-face, cross functional, local or global to ensure meeting required deliverables.
Experience in communicating efficient to business and IT leaders on content, context, process and decision making.
Knowledge of business and system solutions and experience with implementing applications.
Experience in Business Analysis
Experience in Stakeholder relationship management.
Experience in communicating complex information in a clear and engaging manner, adjust form and meetings to this and builds collaborative network of relationships in the business area and outside.
Experience in presenting on conferences and business meetings.

Desired:

SAP CIG
SAP PI/PO
SAP MM
SAP FICO

.BENEFITS:It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:Competitive Salary + Performance Annual BonusFlexible work environment, including hybrid workingComprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and childrenGroup Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programsHealth & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.Employee Assistance Program3 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian LeavesBroad Variety of learning platformsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion ProgramsReimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile PhoneEmployee Referral ProgramLeaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.#Li-HybridLocations IND - BengaluruWorker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularTime Type Full time

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