SAP Ariba System Administrator

SAP Ariba System AdministratorOakland, CA (Remote with occasional visit) 11 monthsMSP Intake NotesLocation Preference: Open to non-local candidates; however, the Hiring Manager (HM) prefers local candidates.Work Arrangement: Remote. Local candidates may be required to attend occasional meetings, but these will be infrequent.Must-Have Requirement: Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba is mandatory.Equipment: A client laptop will be provided to candidates who are local or within the service territory. Non-local candidates must use their own device or a vendor-provided device. Any additional tools must be provided by the vendor.Phone/Internet Reimbursement: With prior approval from the Manager, candidates may expense a set amount for phone and internet reimbursement.Job Description1. Ariba System AdministrationAdminister and maintain SAP Ariba modules, configurations, workflows, catalogs, templates, and master data.Manage approval workflows, routing rules, and system configurations.Create, update, and maintain contract templates, forms, conditions, and questionnaires.Support supplier enablement activities and Ariba Network integrations.Maintain taxonomy structures, commodity codes, and classification data.Monitor and resolve system interface and batch processing errors.Support system upgrades, releases, and configuration changes.2. Functional Support & Issue ResolutionProvide functional support for procurement system issues and complex user inquiries.Troubleshoot and resolve system defects, process issues, and data discrepancies.Escalate technical issues to IT and vendors when required, and track them through resolution.Analyze recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.Support incident management and service request fulfillment through established intake processes.3. Testing, Enhancements & Change ManagementCoordinate and execute system testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).Develop test scripts and document testing results.Support the implementation of approved enhancements and process improvements.Participate in release management, change governance, and deployment activities.Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define functional requirements and validate solutions.4. Stakeholder PartnershipServe as a liaison between Procurement, IT, Accounts Payable, Strategic Sourcing, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and external vendors.Gather business requirements and translate them into system solutions.Provide recommendations for process standardization, automation, and operational efficiency.Support strategic initiatives and digital transformation efforts impacting procurement systems.Applicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here