Senior Business Analyst, SAP MM & Procurement

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Senior Business Analyst - MM & Procurement will be responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to identify and document detailed requirements associated with business and IT initiatives, leading technical projects, defining test scenarios and use cases, testing technical deliverables, researching technical solution options, and providing support/consultation to assigned business areas to ensure IT and business alignment.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Work with internal and external customers to gather, organize, and document stakeholder requirements for projects and application enhancements
• Deliver SAP configuration support within all Materials Management (MM) and Procurement modules including vehicle maintenance, inventory, supplier management, and purchase orders
• Develop and maintain a strong SAP user community through end-user training, support, and knowledge sharing to keep solution aligned with the business
• Perform stakeholder, impact, and gap analysis
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and project status meetings
• Develop business cases and scope for proposed projects
• Construct and manage detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and master test plans
• Coordinate quality acceptance testing and user acceptance testing
• Develop and execute training plans for current application changes and new application releases
• Create and manage change requests and software enhancement requests
• Assist in troubleshooting post-implementation issues for projects
• Manage POC (proof of concept), RFP (request for proposal), and RFQ (request for proposal) process
• Facilitate root cause analysis and solution development activities; analyze and quantify the potential value of the solution options
• Provide support and consulting services for various technology systems
• Function as the liaison between IT and the business to ensure the successful delivery of projects and application enhancements, timely identification and resolution of technology-related issues, delivery of quality IT services, and strategic alignment between IT and the business
• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors to ensure expectations are clearly communicated, project deliverables are provided in a timely manner, quality standards are met, and SLA are adhered to
• Review, evaluate, and develop recommendations for enhancements and support of applications
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and automation within IT and the various lines of business
• Conduct research, analyze data, and develop insights to assist in project planning and decision-making
• Work with programming resources to ensure system enhancements follow the appropriate IT guidelines, meet or exceed user requirements, and are completed on time
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Run ad-hoc reports using SQL queries, SAP tools, or other reporting tools
• Perform job duties in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Familiarity with all types of technical documentation (business requirement documents, process maps, system diagrams, user experience, uses cases, user stories, test plans, test cases, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to effectively convey information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize work, and manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to direct and prioritize the workload of a team
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Passion for customer service, efficiency, effectiveness, precision, and quality

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 5+ years of relevant business analysis experience required
• Experience with SAP S4 required
• 3-5 years of experience with SAP MM required
• Focused experience working directly with procurement and vehicle maintenance departments required
• Familiarity with all types of technical documentation (business documents, process maps, system diagrams, user experience,cases
• 3+ years of relevant project management experience preferred
• Experience with large software implementations and systems integrations preferred
• Experience with SAP SAC Analytics preferred
• Experience operating in a hybrid Agile / waterfall delivery environment preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Frequently sitting
• Rarely standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.


Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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