Baker Hughes
Sourcing Initiatives Lead - Houston, TX/Aberdeen, UK
Baker Hughes, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Baker Hughes The role involves providing day-to-day support for SAP Ariba modules, troubleshooting and resolving system issues, maintaining system configurations, conducting training sessions, and monitoring system performance. Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day support for SAP Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Management). Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, working with internal teams and external vendors as needed. Maintain system configurations, user roles, and permissions. Conduct training sessions and create user guides for internal stakeholders. Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements. Ariba System Support:
Provide day-to-day support for SAP Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Management). Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, working with internal teams and external vendors as needed. Maintain system configurations, user roles, and permissions. Conduct training sessions and create user guides for internal stakeholders. Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements. Project Management:
Lead and manage procurement-related projects, including system upgrades, process improvements, and new module implementations. Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with business goals. Track project progress, manage risks, and report status to stakeholders. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with procurement, sourcing, finance, IT, and other departments to understand business needs. Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business users. Facilitate change management and adoption of new processes or tools. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field. 3+ years of experience with SAP Ariba and project management. Strong understanding of procurement processes and systems integration. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. Power Suite expertise (back-end build of PowerBI, PowerApps, etc.). Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Lead initiatives of detailed scope and high impact. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability. We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns, including working flexible hours and remote work options. Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Sourcing Initiatives Lead - Houston, TX/Aberdeen, UK
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Baker Hughes The role involves providing day-to-day support for SAP Ariba modules, troubleshooting and resolving system issues, maintaining system configurations, conducting training sessions, and monitoring system performance. Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day support for SAP Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Management). Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, working with internal teams and external vendors as needed. Maintain system configurations, user roles, and permissions. Conduct training sessions and create user guides for internal stakeholders. Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements. Ariba System Support:
Provide day-to-day support for SAP Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Management). Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, working with internal teams and external vendors as needed. Maintain system configurations, user roles, and permissions. Conduct training sessions and create user guides for internal stakeholders. Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements. Project Management:
Lead and manage procurement-related projects, including system upgrades, process improvements, and new module implementations. Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with business goals. Track project progress, manage risks, and report status to stakeholders. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with procurement, sourcing, finance, IT, and other departments to understand business needs. Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business users. Facilitate change management and adoption of new processes or tools. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field. 3+ years of experience with SAP Ariba and project management. Strong understanding of procurement processes and systems integration. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. Power Suite expertise (back-end build of PowerBI, PowerApps, etc.). Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Lead initiatives of detailed scope and high impact. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability. We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns, including working flexible hours and remote work options. Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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