Procurement Excellence Specialist Job Details | Purolator

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Posting Number: 66399

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Job Code: 1406
Location: Corporate Office
Reports to: Senior Manager Procurement Excellence

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At Purolator, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fully compliant with Canadian law. As part of the first round of pre-screening, the application process may involve the integration of human oversight with an automated AI solution (“AI Tool”) to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications for the position for which they are applying. This AI Tool assists in automating certain stages, such as resume screening and skills assessments, and helps expedite getting to the initial communication stage with candidates. Any personal information shared with Purolator will be used strictly for the purposes of these job applications in compliance with applicable privacy law. If you have any questions about the process, please contact: TalentCOE@purolator.com.

This role, reporting directly to the Manager - Procurement Excellence. In this role, the Business Application Support specialist will be responsible for helping to drive the technical support and training for business application (Ariba/S4 Hana), which will include transformation of 1) systems implementation and process automation, 2) system data analytics and security compliance reporting, 3) internal and external application and process governance, 4) Technical support and training. In addition, this position will play a key role in technical support for supplier enablement, supplier performance projects, and compliance projects in Ariba.

• Support and administer the SAP Ariba system and all business needs relating to procurement systems, determine system capacity, test, and configure the system. Analyze its logic and resolve functional problems in timely manner.
• Identify improvement opportunities, and develop, implement and service the Ariba system to ensure it aligns with business objectives.
• Review quarterly Ariba improvements and implement functionality that improves the user experience.
• Monitor technical issues, manage priority status, and actively work to resolve them.
• Coordinate all system modifications along with the IT team to ensure data integrity.
• Support the integration of regional and global sites into SAP Ariba, and closely track the integration with the SAP S/4 Hana system.
• Develop and maintain user training tools for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, information systems management or business intelligence, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years’ practical experience as an information system administrator
• Experience with SAP Ariba or other procurement solution; knowledge of SAP is an asset
• Solid understanding of procurement processes
• Strong drive to learn and maintain efficient operational processes
• Solid critical thinking skills and curiosity around technology solutions
• Experience managing projects, change, and client relationships in a highly dynamic environment using tools like MS Project, JIRA or Service Now
• Ability to set priorities and carry out tasks in a fast-moving environment
• Strong data analysis and processing skills, proficiency with Office productivity tools (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word), as well as the MS SharePoint
• Ability to engage the business and build consensus through the development of cross functional relationships and the employment of sound judgement and common sense.
• Self-starter with good teamwork skills
• Geared towards action, committed to continuous improvement, meticulous and dedicated to quality.
• A team player that will quickly earn and maintain the personal and professional respect of internal and external stakeholders.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Posting Number: 66399

Reports to: Senior Manager Procurement Excellence

At Purolator, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fully compliant with Canadian law. As part of the first round of pre-screening, the application process may involve the integration of human oversight with an automated AI solution (“AI Tool”) to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications for the position for which they are applying. This AI Tool assists in automating certain stages, such as resume screening and skills assessments, and helps expedite getting to the initial communication stage with candidates. Any personal information shared with Purolator will be used strictly for the purposes of these job applications in compliance with applicable privacy law. If you have any questions about the process, please contact: TalentCOE@purolator.com.

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status, or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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