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Direct Purchasing Systems Analyst for our client in Columbus, IN Job Title: Direct Purchasing Systems Analyst Job Location: Columbus, IN Job Type: Contract Job Description:- 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.
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