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GKN Automotive SAP S/4HANA Procurement Business Analyst in Offenbach, Germany
SAP S/4HANA Procurement Senior Business Analyst
About GKN Automotive: GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solution. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
Role Purpose: GKN Automotive is actively seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Business Analyst with expertise in Procurement processes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our transformation journey moving from multiple ERP platforms and connected systems to a single SAP S/4HANA ERP system in all GKN Automotive plants.
Accountable as key decision maker on the process designs within Procurement. Ensures that business requirements are met while supporting the overall objectives of the programme and adhering to SAP best practices. Actively champions the standardization and simplification of processes across the GKN organization.
Key Responsibilities
SAP S/4HANA Implementation: – Facilitate workshops to provide the overall Procurement Processes requirements that includes Sourcing and Operational Procurement, Material Requirements planning, Central Procurement, Service Procurement, Invoice Management, Subcontracting process requirements and Spend analytics for the accurate solution design.
Process Optimization: – Analyze and optimize end-to-end procurement processes, leveraging SAP S/4HANA functionalities for maximum efficiency. Collaborate closely with procurement stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into integrated SAP S/4HANA solution. Advise Procurement business stakeholders and actively promote industry best practices.
Requirements Gathering and Documentation: – Elicit, document, and manage business requirements. Ensure all the aspects of the business processes are mentioned in the documentation to enable the right solution design.
SAP S/4HANA and GKN Procurement (iValua) Integration: – Lead efforts to integrate SAP S/4HANA and iValua solution seamlessly, ensuring data consistency and optimal end-to-end procurement operations.
Testing and Quality Assurance: – Ensure the quality and integrity of procurement-related SAP S/4HANA solution through thorough testing and validation. Supporting the Testing process and communicating the defects/issues to the implementation team for the resolution.
Training Support: Support the training material preparation, review, and approval. Act as a key point of contact for procurement-related SAP S/4HANA inquiries, delivering timely support and resolution.
Change Management: – Support change management initiatives. Facilitate communication and training to ensure a smooth transition to new procurement-related SAP S/4HANA solution.
Procurement Reporting and Analytics: – Utilize SAP S/4HANA procurement analytics tools to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
Digital Strategy/Transformational Projects Execution - Execute and deliver elements of the digital road map, leveraging agile and design-thinking principles to drive sustainable implementation.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
10+ years of demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA procurement modules.
Technical background and ability to translate the functional requirements to the technical requirements.
Ability to understand impact of issue on business and identify suitable solution.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills within the procurement domain.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage procurement stakeholders.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
SAP S/4HANA certifications in Procurement are a plus.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
Language Skills: Good English language – both verbal and written
Applicable job locations: Offenbach (Germany), Lohmar (Germany), Birmingham (UK), Olesnica (Poland)
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GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.