Zoetis
ProcurementSystemLeadAssociate
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“Procurement System Lead Associate at Zoetis. Skills: SAP Business Network, SAP Ariba, Supplier Enablement, Invoicing strategy. Support deployment, integration, and enablement activities for SAP Business Network (SBN) and SAP Ariba. Manage process to set up and enable suppliers on SAP Business Network (SBN)”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring seamless supplier onboarding, catalog configuration, invoicing strategy and B2B integrations; ensure successful adoption and stable operations; ensure a smooth transition during new system implementations and ongoing enhancements; successful system implementation and adoption
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work outside standard regional hours to support global teams and deployment activities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering, IT or related field, Five to eight years of experience in P2P role, Experience working with Ariba, SAP Business Network and SAP ERP systems, Experience working in a customer-focused environment, Previous experience working with suppliers that support Zoetis applications and 3rd party Zoetis suppliers, B2+ English in written and oral communication, Proven ability to work and navigate in a global organization, interacting with multiple layers within the organizational matrix, knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Business Network, including Supplier Enablement, Catalog Configuration, Invoicing processes and B2B Integrations, Expertise in end-to-end system testing, including functional testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Ability to deliver system training for both legacy and new platforms, Proven ability to work in a team environment with analytical and problem-solving skills, Advanced Excel analytics capability, including pivot tables and data analysis, General knowledge of procurement and financial systems, including SAP Business Network, Ariba, SAP ECC and SAP S4 Hana, Ability to effectively communicate with employees, suppliers, vendors and Zoetis management, Flexibility to work outside standard regional hours to support global teams and deployment activities
Nice to Have
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a clear interest in the role and how it forms part of a long-term career plan.
What You'll Do.
and enablement activities for SAP Business Network (SBN) and SAP Ariba
Manage process to set up and enable suppliers on SAP Business Network (SBN)
Lead supplier enablement strategy to increase SBN adoption
Lead activities related to SAP Business Network
Lead end-to-end testing for SAP Business Network (SBN)
Support end-to-end testing for Ariba deployments
Provide deployment lifecycle support
Deliver training sessions for SAP Ariba and SAP Business Network
Implement change management strategies
Provide training and support stakeholders
Prepare system documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP Ariba and SAP Business Network
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams; work and navigate in a global organization, interacting with multiple layers within the organizational matrix; work in a team environment; communicate with employees, suppliers, vendors and Zoetis management; support global teams
Communication Scope
B2+ English in written and oral communication; Ability to effectively communicate with employees, suppliers, vendors and Zoetis management
Process & Methodology
deployment lifecycle support—including planning, execution, and post–go-live hypercare
Full Job Description
**Description** This position will be based in Costa Rica ZFS and will be responsible to support deployment, integration, and enablement activities for SAP Business Network (SBN) and SAP Ariba across legacy and new environments, ensuring seamless supplier onboarding, catalog configuration, invoicing strategy and B2B integrations This position requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, data-driven strategy implementation knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. **Position Responsibilities** **Supplier Enablement & Integration** * Manage the process to set up and enable suppliers on legacy and new environment of SAP Business Network (SBN) for PO dispatch from Ariba and SAP, electronic invoicing, and invoice status updates. * Lead supplier enablement strategy to increase SBN adoption across catalog and non-catalog suppliers, including the end-to-end invoicing strategy to drive compliant and touchless processing. * Lead activities related to SAP Business Network, including Supplier Enablement, Catalog Configuration, and B2B Integrations for both legacy and new systems. **Testing & Deployment** * Lead end-to-end testing for SAP Business Network (SBN) including Catalog enablement and B2B integrations. * Support end-to-end testing for Ariba deployments, including modules like Supplier Lifecycle Performance and Buying & Invoicing. * Provide deployment lifecycle support—including planning, execution, and post–go-live hypercare—to ensure successful adoption and stable operations. **Implementation and Change Management** * Deliver training sessions for both SAP Ariba and SAP Business Network in legacy and new systems for internal users and suppliers. * Implement change management strategies to ensure a smooth transition during new system implementations and ongoing enhancements. * Provide training and support stakeholders for successful system implementation and adoption. * Prepare system documentation, update SOPs, i
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