Sap - Ariba Buying & Invoicing Implementation jobs at Ey in United States, Chicago

As a Senior Technology Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will interact with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that newly implemented technology solutions meet their needs. Your collaboration with technical teams will be essential in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

In this role, you will spend your time engaging with clients and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. You will face challenges that require analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, providing you with opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. This position may require regular travel to meet with clients, allowing you to build relationships and understand their needs better. Key responsibilities include:

• Interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate business models and processes.
• Analyzing newly implemented technology solutions to verify they meet business requirements.
• Collaborating with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

• Act as a Subject Matter Resource (SMR) for SAP Manufacturing during project implementations. Facilitate design workshops and discussions, gather requirements, and recommend tailored S/4 HANA best practices.
• Successfully guide the implementation of these solutions within client SAP ecosystems.

• Demonstrate in-depth functional capabilities of SAP Production Planning (PP) and associated modules, coupled with a strong business acumen.
• Provide exceptional client service by tracking project milestones, managing risks, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders regarding progress and results.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key client personnel at all levels.

To excel in this role, you will need a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial.

In a typical engagement, you will engage with the key stakeholders to assess their business and IT needs in the manufacturing and quality management domains. You will provide guidance on leveraging SAP capabilities to address their pain points and identify gaps beyond standard solutions. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. You will collaborate with stakeholders and the technical team to translate requirements into effective business solutions, overseeing configurations, customizations, and integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.The following skills and attributes will make a significant impact:

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in technology business requirements definition and analysis.
• Experience in system configuration design and technology cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to manage client relationships and communicate with impact.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years of related work experience in a functional capacity with exposure to the SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with SAP ERP and/or SAP S/4 HANA systems, specifically within the SAP manufacturing domain.
• Experience with configuration, master data and end to end understanding of the SAP PP module.
• Strong technical skills in application functional design.
• Expertise in technology business requirements definition, analysis, and mapping.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills as well as experience with delivering work products including but not limited to business process design documents and functional specification documents.
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience in the manufacturing space.
• Experience with SAP external integrations to MES, MII, ME, DMC, etc.
• SAP certifications in SAP Manufacturing, Quality Management (QM) or related modules in the production execution space.
• Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of SAP PP or QM.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Consulting - Technology Consulting – Technology Transformation – Senior

Technology Transformation

Combination of enabling capabilities and direct offerings for the CIO and CTO buyers encompassing IT Strategy, IT Operating Model Design & IT Function Transformation and Enterprise Architecture.

Your key responsibilities

• Understand and analyze issues and challenges facing the clients from strategy formulation to day to day operations.
• Understand the current situation of clients, designing the transformation roadmap, and executing the end-to-end implementation while collaborating with our technology and people consultants.
• Provide consulting services in the overall transformation of our clients’ business, such as enterprise and functional innovation, operational performance and risk transformations, digital strategy and planning, rapid profit transformation.
• A requirement to develop individual approaches and techniques for each client will help you maximize the potential.
• You will be helping companies solve a whole range of tasks: from the requirement to respond to the ever-changing demands of the market, such as AI, Blockchain, IoT, 5G.

What we look for

• Bachelor/Master's degree with an emphasis on Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Engineering
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

What working at EY organization offers

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Technology – Systems Implementation and Engineering – Technology Analysis – Manager

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, providing you with opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment. This role can be based anywhere in the US with regular travel required to meet client needs.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.
• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.
• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service.

• Ability to lead SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing implementations from blueprinting through go-live and post-deployment support.
• Ability to Conduct workshops, gather business requirements, and develop process flows and functional specifications.
• Ability to Configure SAP Ariba modules and manage integration with SAP ECC/S4 and third-party systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, finance, operations, and external consultants.
• Monitor adoption and performance of the Ariba solution, identifying areas for improvement and driving compliance.
• Maintain SAP Ariba documentation and roadmap, incorporating quarterly product updates and enhancements.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Raise and manage service requests with SAP Ariba support when product issues arise.
• Possess strong analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Ability to identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience implementing SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Guided Buying, Sourcing, Contracts, SLP and Supplier Risk
• Proven track record of leading at least two full lifecycle SAP Ariba implementations.
• Experience with waterfall and agile implementation methodologies
• Team Lead experience, having led team of SAP Ariba consultants.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and source-to-pay processes.
• Experience with SAP ECC/S4 integration and ability to diagnose integration issues.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience with supplier enablement programs and catalog development.
• Familiarity with audit processes and internal controls related to procurement systems.
• Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong personal and professional values; entrepreneurial spirit.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP Ariba P2P certification
• Experience with complex delivery programs involving multiple parties.
• Background in developing and delivering SAP Ariba training programs as well as support of change management programs.
• Experience with AI, including SAP Joule
• Experience integrating tax engines with SAP Ariba
• Experience supporting sales and business development.
• Experience in managing client relationships and expectations.
• A strong background in technology analysis and implementation.
• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives.

We innovate with SAP to co-create more innovative answers, drawing on our integrated competencies in tax, assurance, transactions and risk, as well as our work in implementing SAP. Together, we help clients provide better outcomes and long-lasting results, from strategy to execution.

On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities.  You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.

As a Senior Manager in our Technology practice, you will play a pivotal role in interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate and analyze business models, processes, and operations. You will translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure that newly implemented technology solutions meet these requirements. Your collaboration with technical teams will be crucial in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will manage and deliver complex processes and solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and risk management. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, allowing you to grow your expertise in technology analysis and implementation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships on a daily basis.

• Overseeing program/project management and ensuring engagement economics are met.

• Developing resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate effective management skills, an understanding of operational and organizational dynamics, and the ability to maintain quality and manage risk.

• Strong technical skills in application functional design and technology business requirements definition.
• Proven ability to analyze and map technology cost-benefit scenarios.
• Expertise in system configuration design and business architecture frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Oversee EY and client personnel
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Participate in sales pursuits and business development activities

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• 5-7+ years of relevant experience in sales/pursuits
• At least 10+ years of experience working with SAP S4HANA Finance modules
• Strong knowledge of Finance integration with other SAP components (e.g. Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution, etc.)
• Proven track record leading Finance Team on at least two full-cycle SAP implementations
• Working knowledge of SAP Accelerate methodology or similar implementation method
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members.
• Experience operating in hybrid onshore / offshore delivery model
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry specific finance and technology functions
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 60+%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience with Big Four or major SAP SI company
• SAP Certification/s C_TS4FI “Financial Accounting, C_TS4CO “Management Accounting”, E-S4CPE “Implementation consultant”
• Prior industry experience in Finance or Accounting capacity

As a Senior in Technology Business Analysis, you will be instrumental in connecting business needs with technical solutions. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating business models, eliciting requirements, and ensuring the technical teams deliver solutions that are in perfect harmony with business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch business analysis and system configuration. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Configuring and implementing solutions that align with business needs
• lead project streams while actively engaging with clients.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you should be action-oriented and adept at delivering processes, solutions, and projects. Your influence will extend beyond project delivery, impacting sales and service offerings. Key skills include:

• On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Analytical prowess and decision-making based on a broad understanding of policies
• Ability to guide and develop junior team members
• Proven track record of complex problem-solving and relationship management

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience working with SAP ERP based systems. At least one full implementation cycle focusing on SAP Product Costing
• Working knowledge of SAP FICO applications beyond Product Costing.

• • Good understanding of cost accounting concepts – fixed and variable costs, absorption, direct and indirect costs, overhead, analyzing margins, annual budgeting
  • Prior System Configuration experience with Management Accounting and Product Costing
  • Defining Cost Center and Profit Center Hierarchies. Strong understanding of cost flows and allocation methods (plan and actual) using S4 and ECC tools
  • Understanding of production strategies Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order and implications on Product Costing.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in Margin Analysis (account and cost-based) - gathering requirements, creating characteristics, integrating with Extension Ledger.
  • Detailed understanding of Costing Variant and Results Analysis configuration
  • Gathering requirements, design, and build allocation cycles
  • Setting up Operating Concern and Controlling Area, and Plan Versions.
  • Building reports using available SAP tools such SAP Queries, Report Painter, Report Writer and CO-PA reporting
  • Understanding of integration points with other SAP components - Production Planning, Material Management and Financial Accounting
  • Understanding the functionalities of Material Ledger

• Building and Managing Relationships
• Complex Problem-Solving
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience
• SAP Certification/s
• C_TS4CO SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module
• Additional qualifications that complement the role
  • Additional SAP Finance certifications
  • Prior industry experience in Accounting department
• A proactive approach to professional development
• The ability to adapt to diverse environments and cultures

As a Senior Manager in our Technology practice, you will play a pivotal role in interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate and analyze business models, processes, and operations. You will translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure that newly implemented technology solutions meet these requirements. Your collaboration with technical teams will be crucial in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

In this role, you will manage and deliver complex processes and solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and risk management. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, allowing you to grow your expertise in technology analysis and implementation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships on a daily basis.
• Overseeing program/project management and ensuring engagement economics are met.
• Developing resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.
• Leading large-scale SAP client engagements or work streams, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Demonstrating in-depth technical capabilities and possessing strong business acumen. Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business and demonstrating the ability to assimilate to new knowledge.
• Consistently delivering high-quality client services by monitoring progress, managing risks, and keeping key stakeholders informed of developments and expected outcomes.
• Building and maintaining relationships with client personnel at all levels to foster collaboration and trust.
• Effectively leading and motivating diverse teams, providing constructive feedback and coaching. Fostering an innovative, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment while mentoring junior consultants.
• Identifying and generating new business opportunities by understanding EY’s service lines and proactively assessing ways to meet client needs. Cultivating long-term client relationships and collaborating with team members across EY practices to serve client needs.

On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, and complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills that will allow you to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional results. Key skills include:

• Strong technical skills in application functional design and technology business requirements definition.
• Proven ability to analyze and map technology cost-benefit scenarios.
• Expertise in system configuration design and business architecture frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Typically, 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• At least five (5) years of experience in SAP Production Planning (PP) within a functional consulting or system configuration role.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Proven experience managing SAP projects or work streams, including oversight of project-based team members.
• Knowledge of best practices in supply chain, along with benchmarking and advisory experience related to supply chain-specific technology functions.
• Ability and comfort-level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.
• Experience in conducting technology cost-benefit analyses.
• Familiarity with technology business architecture frameworks.
• Skills in training design and delivery.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience.
• SAP certification(s).
• Experience as a workstream/team lead for manufacturing with SAP.
• Experience with at least two full lifecycle implementations of SAP ERP (ECC and/or S/4HANA) specifically working with the SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
• Experience with at least one full lifecycle implementation with SAP Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Experience integrating SAP PP with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and SAP Quality Management (QM).
• Experience performing hands-on SAP system configuring in PP.
• Experience designing custom RICEF solutions and writing functional specifications.
• Experience writing and executing test scripts.
• Experience writing and delivering training materials for end users.
• Knowledge of integration between SAP PP and:
• FICO for product costing and order settlement
• Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) for production supply and receiving
• PPDS
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, including ownership of Bills of Material (BOM)
• Master Data Management (MDM) tools/systems for manufacturing data
• Materials Management, for both Inventory Management and Procurement functions
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, preferably in complex industrial equipment (or similar) and assembly line operations.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, including Engineering BOMs and Manufacturing BOMs.
• Experience with both Make to Stock and Make/Engineer/Configure to Order business models.

Technology – Systems Implementation and Engineering – Technology Analysis – Manager

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, and translate them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, providing you with opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment. This role can be based anywhere in the US, with regular travel required to meet client needs.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.
• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.
• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service.

• Lead end-to-end implementation and configuration of SAP Ariba SCC modules including:
• Purchase Order and Schedule Agreement Collaboration
• Forecast and Quality Collaboration
• Subcontracting Collaboration
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Architect and manage integration with IBP, 09, SAP S/4HANA or ECC using Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), EDI/XML, or middleware platforms.
• Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
• Ensure data quality and manage master data integration across supplier networks.
• Provide technical support for enhancements, bug fixes, and performance optimization.
• Guide change management efforts and ensure solution adoption across business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, IT, and supplier enablement.
• Provide guidance on Supplier enablement strategy, and provide guidance onboard Supplier
• Maintain documentation and training materials for internal teams and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Ability to identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree)
• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience in SAP Ariba implementation with at least 2 years focused on Supply Chain Collaboration
• Strong understanding of S4 direct procurement processes and supplier collaboration workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Ariba SCC configuration and integration with SAP backend systems.
• Familiarity with Ariba Network, Commerce Automation, and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP).
• Experience with Ariba CIG, EDI/XML protocols, and integration frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines.
• Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An SAP Ariba SCC certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, or life sciences industries
• Exposure to AI-driven procurement tools or autonomous sourcing platforms.
• Background in agile project delivery and sprint-based implementation cycles.
• Experience in managing client relationships and expectations.
• A strong background in technology analysis and implementation.
• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives.