IT Procurement Digital Transformation Lead - SAP Ariba

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Senior IT Manager to lead our IT procurement team and spearhead the implementation of SAP Ariba across the organization. In this pivotal role you will oversee the daily operational support of SAP procurement modules ensure the successful execution of system configurations and drive continuous improvements in procurement processes. Your leadership and deep expertise in SAP procurement systems will be essential in delivering a robust and efficient procurement function that aligns with our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage mentor and develop the IT procurement team fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide strategic direction and oversee the teams daily activities to ensure high performance and alignment with business goals.
• SAP Ariba Implementation: Lead the fullcycle implementation of SAP Ariba from planning and requirements gathering to deployment and postimplementation support. Ensure the successful integration of SAP Ariba with existing systems and processes optimizing procurement workflows and enhancing system capabilities.
• Operational Support: Provide daily operational support for SAP procurement modules including Self Service Requisition Procurement Supplier Model Sourcing Enterprise Contract and related peripheral applications. Ensure business process continuity and the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Incident Management: Oversee the prompt response to incident tickets and enhancement requests ensuring timely resolution to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
•  System Configuration: Lead the configuration and implementation tasks for SAP modules including approval rule configuration buyer assignments and other system maintenance activities. Ensure the effective configuration and implementation of procurement subsystems.
• Application Personalization: Oversee the customization and extension of SAP applications to meet specific business needs enhancing user experience and ensuring system flexibility.
• Requirements Gathering and Solution Design: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements design solutions and configure SAP applications. Oversee the preparation and execution of unit testing test scripts system integration testing and deployment plans. Ensure comprehensive postimplementation support is provided.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with SAP and other technology vendors to troubleshoot system issues explore improvement opportunities and drive innovation. Ensure that vendor engagements are managed effectively and deliver optimal value.
• Documentation and Training: Ensure that system configurations are thoroughly documented and that training is provided to business users when new functionalities or changes are introduced. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Engage with global and crossfunctional teams to resolve issues support system enhancements and ensure the seamless integration of SAP systems across the organization. Act as a key liaison between IT and business units to align technology solutions with business needs.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate new technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for process enhancements. Translate business needs into system specifications and drive initiatives that improve efficiency reduce costs and enhance the overall effectiveness of procurement operations.

Qualifications :

• Implementation Expertise: Proven experience leading at least three full cycles of SAP SourcetoPay (STP) module implementations with strong skills in approval rule configuration conversion activities and SAP Ariba integration.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage IT teams with a focus on driving results fostering teamwork and developing talent.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of SAP procurement modules including handson experience with STPrelated configurations such as transaction account builder approval rules and SAP Ariba.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align IT procurement strategies with overall business goals driving innovation and delivering value through effective technology solutions.
• Education and Experience: Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology Business Administration or a related field with over 10 years of experience supporting and implementing SAP STP modules and procurement systems.
•  Analytical and ProblemSolving Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a focus on identifying system improvements optimizing procurement processes and implementing effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information :

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and genderrelated appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California Colorado New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digitals ShortTerm Incentive (STI) Plan which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance you may be eligible to participate in our annual LongTerm Incentive (LTI) program which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires subject to Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; taxadvantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program employee stock purchase plan and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.