Job Description
Do you enjoy understanding how business systems, data, and users work together?
We are looking for aSenior Specialist, Business SystemsExcellenceto help shape the future of our enterprise systems ecosystem.
This role will play a key part in our SAP S/4HANA transformation while helping strengthen the connected systems, data, reporting, and analytics capabilities that support business operations globally. You will work across SAP, Ariba, Aera, Databricks, and other connected platforms to ensure information flows effectively, systems remain aligned, and data can be trusted to drive decisions.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding complex system landscapes, solving cross-functional challenges, and turning disconnected processes and data into scalable, measurable business capabilities.
What Makes This Role Different
Work across enterprise systems, reporting, analytics, and data platforms rather than a single application.
Join a high-performing, data-driven team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Support SAP S/4HANA transformation activities, including Business Partner conversion, code block changes, and downstream system readiness.
Ensure data consistency, mapping accuracy, and reporting readiness across SAP, Ariba, Aera, Databricks, and other connected applications.
Partner with Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Tax, IT, and Data & Analytics teams to translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
You are naturally curious about how systems work.
You enjoy understanding where data originates, how it moves across platforms, and how technology enables business outcomes. You think beyond individual applications and focus on the broader ecosystem.
You are comfortable working with business stakeholders, technology teams, and data organizations alike. You learn quickly, navigate ambiguity, and bring structure to complex challenges.
Most importantly, you believe great systems should be connected, measurable, well adopted, and continuously improving.
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems, business applications, analytics platforms, or digital transformation initiatives.
Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, Business Partner concepts, procurement master data, or ERP transformation programs.
Experience with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Databricks, Aera, Power BI, SQL, Celonis, or similar technologies.
Required Skills:
Business Process Optimization (BPO), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Driving Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Procurement Systems, SAP Ariba, SAP Databricks, Stakeholder Management
Preferred Skills:
Business Systems, SAP S/4HANA
Current Employees apply
Current Contingent Workers apply
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
The salary range for this role is
$96,200.00 - $151,400.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .
You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
09/2/2026
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