SAP Ariba Network Enablement Associate Lead (US based)

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

*** NOTE ***

• We are not able to support any visa’s, even F1/OPT
• You must currently live within 40 miles of an SAP office

Job Description Overview

The Network Enablement Lead (NEL) will manage multiple customers who have purchased SAP Ariba’s Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) solution and will assist those customers enable their suppliers on the SAP Ariba Network. As part of the Supplier Enablement subscription, the NEL will help drive buyer and supplier interactions to ensure maximum ROI of the enablement strategy. The NEL must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage challenging projects deploying complex global supply chain transactions.

What you’ll do

The Network Enablement Lead drives the following activities related to buyer-supplier relationships on the Ariba Network:

• Maintains strong customer focus (internal/external) at all times as you have responsibility for customer satisfaction on assigned projects.
• Interacts with both buyer and supplier customers providing education and training on the value of the Ariba Network, new technology and enhancements to technology.
• Serves as an Ariba Network knowledge expert and communicates SCC opportunities to bring business-impacting value to customers.
• Facilitates reporting to customers (internal/external) regarding progress on project initiatives.
• Identifies issues, potential risks and opportunities while working with a high degree of autonomy to address, escalate or handover within and across teams as appropriate.
• Accountable for executing against the project timeline while meeting customer goals and objectives.
• Use AI tools to streamline and transform initiatives and processes.

The Network Enablement Lead is expected to perform duties with a high degree of professionalism as well as continuously grow knowledge as it relates to our business in the following ways:

• Understands and complies with work instructions, process documents and technology tools and ensures internal systems and tools are current.
• Actively identifies, contributes to and facilitates continuous improvement and best practice efforts, both internally and externally.
• Builds and maintains relationships with other parts of the organization where partnerships can be beneficial in improving customer relationship, assisting with technology enhancements and overall improvement of delivery services.
• Understands how to create, plan, and execute meetings (internal/external) which drive results.

What you bring

• Knowledge of Ariba solutions/services
• 3+ years previous experience in a Technology based Account Management or Project Management type of role
• 2+ years experience with supply chain management principals and processes
• 2+ years experience of AP and Procurement processes and Buyer/Supplier interfaces
• Experience using AI on transformation initiatives
• 2+ years of Enterprise Business Applications Experience i.e. SAP, Oracle, IBM, MS Dynamics 365 etc …
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically, Excel)
• Experience preparing and delivering analyses and presentations

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 82400 - 140200(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

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Requisition ID: 448091 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid