Associate Principal - Pune, India - Bristlecone

Bristlecone

Verified Company

Pune, India

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

Job Title:
Associate Principal - SAP Ariba Sourcing

Job Description:

We are looking for talent that wants to be a part of the transformative journey with us at Bristlecone _()

ABOUT US:

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

ROLE:
Associate Principal - SAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION- Ability to conduct a business analysis to investigates operational requirements, problems, and opportunities, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes.

Defines scope and business priorities for small scale changes and may assist in larger scale scoping exercises.- Elicits and discovers requirements from operational management and other stakeholders.

Specifies and documents business requirements as directed, ensuring traceability back to source. Analyses them for adherence to business objectives and for consistency, challenging positively as appropriate. Works with stakeholders to prioritize requirements.

Assists in the analysis of stakeholder objectives, and the underlying issues arising from investigations into business requirements, problems, and identifies options for consideration.- Works iteratively with stakeholders, to identify potential benefits and available options for consideration, and in defining acceptance tests.

Good understanding of the project lifecycle and all phases.

The ability to review and contribute to project plans in terms of understanding dependencies and accurately assess effort for own contributions or track which they are part of.

Ability to track and report project or task progress, risks and issues.

Be actively involved in the preparation, conception, realization, and Go Live of customer implementation projects.- Demonstrate the ability to plan, run, and manage blueprint workshops or meetings with internal and external clients.

Facilitates project meetings, workshops, know how transfer and documentation.
Supporting the project or programme lead in tasks connected to ones own work.

Ability to think clearly, analytically, and critically with good interpersonal skills.- Experience working both Individual Contributor and, in a team, oriented, collaborative environment.

Engage with project team independently with mínimal manager leadership over site.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

5 plus years of Ariba, SAP Project Management experience, at least 10 years in SAP and Ariba.

At least 3 years end to end SAP or Ariba implementations including rollouts.
Experience in SAP certification would be an added advantage.

PROCESS KNOWLEDGE

Deep Process understanding of end to end Supplier Management, Sourcing, Contract Management, Procurement. Should be technology agnostic.

Expertise in atleast 2 industries e.g. CPG, Chemical, Automotive, Life Sciences etc.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE- Good level of understanding of all modules of SAP Ariba with expertise in at least 2 modules across Strategic Sourcing, Buying and Invoicing.

Deep knowledge and experience in end-to-end SAP or Ariba implementation projects in various industries.

Must have Ariba configuration and customization experience.- Ability to lead and conduct design workshops in front of an audience comprising of both Business and IT teams.

Ability to architect an end-to-end solution while understanding the integration aspects between different modules within Ariba as well as of procurement aspects with ERP systems.- Ability to work on complex configuration scenarios along with writing functional specifications for complex customizations.

Very good understanding of ECC Master data from procurement standpoint Basic understanding of SAP MM, Logistics.

SOFT SKILLS- Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written- Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment- Ability to drive project responsibilities in a dynamic and proactive manner- Ability to showcase three Mahindra RISE Pillars e.g.

Accepting No Limits, Driving Positive Change and Alternative Thinking

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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