Business Analyst - Cost

Business Analyst – CostSupport the Cost Workstream Lead throughout the SAP ERP implementation lifecycle. Document and maintain current-state and future-state business processes across: Strategic Sourcing Direct Procurement Cost Operations Hyperscaler Operations Supplier Management Supplier Collaboration Spend Analytics Contract Lifecycle Management Gather, document, and validate business requirements from Business Process Owners (BPOs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and key stakeholders. Support requirements workshops, process reviews, and solution validation sessions. Partner with SAP functional teams and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are accurately reflected in solution designs. Review proposed solutions and identify gaps, risks, or process impacts. Develop and maintain process flows, business scenarios, and testing artifacts. Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including: Test planning Test script development Test execution support Defect tracking and resolution using XRay in Jira Test status reporting Ensure all approved solution designs are thoroughly tested and validated prior to deployment. Maintain a strong understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P), procurement, sourcing, and supplier management processes. Perform data validation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of migrated and converted data. Support supplier, procurement, sourcing, contract, and spend data validation and reconciliation efforts. Track and manage action items, issues, risks, and dependencies within the Cost workstream. Support business readiness activities, including process documentation, training support, and go-live preparation. Assist BPOs and SMEs as they adopt new processes and system capabilities introduced through the SAP implementation. Support deployment, hypercare, and post-go-live stabilization activities.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field. 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Procurement Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Functional Analyst, or similar role supporting procurement, sourcing, or supply chain processes. Experience working with one or more of the following areas: Strategic Sourcing Direct Procurement Cost Operations Hyperscaler Operations Supplier Management Supplier Collaboration Spend Analytics Contract Lifecycle Management Source-to-Pay (S2P) Processes Understanding of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and cost management processes. Experience gathering business requirements and documenting business processes. Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and business validation activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Experience validating data and supporting data migration activities. Ability to work effectively with Business Process Owners, Subject Matter Experts, IT teams, and external implementation partners. Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, or other ERP and procurement platforms is preferred. Experience supporting ERP, supply chain, procurement, or business transformation initiatives is preferred.