Direct Purchasing Systems Analyst

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We are looking for

• Oracle Cloud application, Direct costing track tool MaCTrack and related applications functional support by working with both business users and IT teams.
• Make any production changes within IT's responsibilities.

• SFD is the Oracle Cloud system used for Sourcing globally at Client.
• SFD stands for Sourcing Functional Deployment which was the name of the project to deploy Oracle Cloud.
• Aids business in problem solving process to find solutions to issues related to SFD, MaCTrack or assigned systems.
• Identifies customer needs, researches potential solutions, and makes recommendations.
• Coaches and trains internal users, suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems.
• Coordinates issue resolution with Purchasing IT and GAST support teams to troubleshoot and find solutions. GAST stands for “Global Application Support Team” this group provides IT production support.
• Support SFD enhancement initiatives by working with business users on requirement clarification and assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Defines reporting gaps and solutions.
• Designs long term maintenance processes for application support including users and roles.
• Support SFD enhancement initiatives by working with business users on requirement clarification and assist with UAT testing.
• Learn and build expertise in Contracts, Negotiations, Purchase Agreements, and Supplier Qualification Management modules.
• Learn and build expertise in MaCTrack and Purchasing BI (Business Intelligence, Oracle reporting system).
• Understand the BI reporting module and how to create ad hoc reports.
• Assist users with problems and identify when an IT ticket is needed.
• Work with IT/GAST on user issues
• Work with Super Users to close out BPAs (Blanket Purchase Agreements)/GBPAs (Global Blanket Purchasing Agreements) and make sure the process is followed in the right steps to prevent issues. BPAs/GBPAs are the agreements between Client and suppliers for the parts we order and their prices.
• Differentiate between system issues and business process issues. Work with the SW COE (Standard Work Center of Excellence) to better understand processes and identify if there needs to be a system change, business process change, or both.
• Work closely with Super Users to help identify areas of improvement with SFD.
• Understand business needs and be able to clearly articulate these needs to IT/GAST.
• Work closely with IT to determine how the system can meet the business needs in an efficient manner.
• Assist in training super users.
• Provide guidance/limited training to users and suppliers on using Sourcing Oracle Cloud and MaCTrack/BI.
• Maintain approvers and user access in SCUDM (Supply Chain User Data Management) and MaCTrack.
• SCUDM is the application used to provide access to MaCTrack and some BI spaces.

• Perform quarterly patch testing to ensure patches will not break current functionality.
• When an issue is found, work with IT as needed to fix and retest.
• Assist in developing a work around when needed.
• Perform SIT (System Integration Testing) for all new break-fixes/changes.
• SIT is the testing phase before User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Lead UAT for all new break-fixes/changes.
• Assist in evaluating and testing new Oracle features to determine if and how they can benefit CMI.
• Work with SW COE to help develop any new business processes or modify existing if needed.
• Work with IT to configure and implement

• Run GBPA Summary Report for each BU every other week and put it out on Sharepoint site.
• Run inactive buyers GBPA report and work with business to identify appropriate buyer replacement.

• This manager prefers to see candidates with college degrees – this is not required depending on relevant experience and skills.
• Minimum of 5 years’ applicable experience required for this position.

• Supply chain management from a business perspective
• ERP software (preferably Oracle Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite)
• Application support
• Cross-functional, global teamwork experience

• Problem solving skills – troubleshooting, logical thinking.
• Communication skills – with both business users and IT teams.
• Translate business needs/requirements into technical language.
• Translate technical responses into language business can understand.
• Analytical skills – ability to analyze large data sets.

• Sourcing experience.
• Business Intelligence Publisher or willing to learn.
• Oracle Cloud certifications.
• SQL experience or willing to learn.