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As part of the Core Business Services (CBSI) team, as an SAP MM Solution Designer/Functional Analyst you will be personally involved in leading the design, configuring the business requirements & features that enable our mission critical business partners. You will work closely with peers across teams (inside CBSI and across the company) to help build flexible and high-performing SAP MM Solutions that enable next generation of business services. This is a data-driven and fast paced environment - where Functional Analysts are empowered to innovate and take ideas from conception to scale. It is a great opportunity to work on something highly strategic to Microsoft!

Functional Analyst is accountable for solution designing working with Product Owners, ABAP Programmers, businesses partners, product groups, and CBSI teams to ensure that ERP solutions are delivered, aligned to the technology Roadmaps which support the business roadmaps and future business scenarios.

MM Functional Analyst must quickly establish the trust and confidence of our business partners by developing:

• Deep understanding of Procure to Pay System landscape & Business process knowledge
• Support the Procure to Pay Service lines by addressing the pain points and leveraging the opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key Business users to deliver reliable, supportable business solutions
• Demonstrate ability to learn and adopt relevant new technologies, tools, methods and processes from Microsoft and industry.
• Provide problem-solving, technical innovation, and attention to detail.

 The Microsoft implementation of SAP is a large-scale enterprise solution featuring SAP ECC 6.0 EHP8 (FI-CO, SD, SCM, HCM, GTS). This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who are motivated to grow their careers in SAP and Microsoft technologies. The individual hired for this position will implement SAP system solutions for Finance and Controlling domains.

Functional Analyst must possess detailed working knowledge of Standard ERP and Best in Class for the Procure to Pay process areas. Independently drive for results and consistently meet deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in the requirements gathering process, guide discussions by representing SAP standard functionality that exists and how they can be leveraged. Generate Business requirement documentation.
• Deliver required functionality according to Microsoft standards, align with portfolio roadmaps
• Detail design of the E2E solution -Utilize reference architecture in project design work
• Enhance the project capabilities by continuous improvements & innovation, develop strong partnership with business and other groups, globally & ensure both excellence in design and delivery.
• Solution review of Partner led delivery to ensure the solution fits into Finance roadmap and quality of deliverables
• Support Domain Architects in the definition of solution and technology roadmaps and industry standards

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

 Basic Requirements (Must Have)

• CA/ICWA or MBA or BE/BTech.
• Relevant Experience in IT as an SAP Materials Management Functional Analyst, Solution architect or SME with strong understanding of Procure to Pay business processes.
• Experience in working on large scale global enterprise implementations with hands on experience in customization/configuration of SAP Procure to Pay domain –> Specifically in areas like Material Master, Procurement, Inventory Management & Accounts Payable.
• Expertise in Integration of Materials management with FICO domain.
• Must be able to participate in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting skills along with sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with geographically diverse groups
• Ability to learn and grasps concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of Agile software development process & Software life cycle methodology.

 Preferred Requirements (Nice to have)

• Professional Training and Certification: SAP MM
• Implemented MM with S/4 HANA.
• Experience in implementation of ARIBA Procurement solution.
• Excellent ability to succeed in ambiguous environment.
• Relationship management at leadership level

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