Functional Analyst - Sap Ariba

Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. As proof, Costco ranks seventh in Forbes “World’s Best Employers”.

This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.

Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.

Functional Analysts are responsible for: understanding the requirements of users; understanding requirements for team/domain specific systems; performing technical system and data analysis; developing specifications representing both user interface and data interface requirements; interfacing with the vendor on technical issues, providing input into technical designs; and assisting with the configuration of team/domain specific applications.

This Functional Analyst role is responsible for: understanding the requirements of users; understanding requirements for team/domain specific systems - SAP Ariba and Oracle PeopleSoft; performing technical system and data analysis; developing specifications representing both user interface and data interface requirements; interfacing with the vendor on technical issues, providing input into technical designs; and assisting with the configuration of SAP Ariba and Oracle PeopleSoft.

If you want to be a part of one of the worldwideBEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.

ROLE

• Analyzes and delivers complex cross-functional business requirements and process flows.

• Performs gap analysis between as-is and to-be processes, and makes recommendations on areas for continual process improvement.

• Executes and leads the development of technical specifications by collaborating with technical and non-technical teams, translating functional designs into technical designs, validating macro designs and reviewing micro designs.

• Develops technical specifications by collaborating with technical and non-technical teams, translating functional designs into technical designs, validating macro designs and reviewing micro designs.

• Designs, develops and executes testing protocols to include: unit testing, integration testing and system testing, as driven by the requirements.

• Performs systems and data analysis to understand functional design requirements and determine how the system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

• Assists teammates in growing and developing the skills necessary to grasp application concepts and tool suite.

• Manages, defines, drives and executes as needed, the implementation of configurations across applications and interfaces.

• Assists teammates in growing and developing the skills necessary to elicit and translate requirements into functional design.

• Identifies and resolves problems often anticipating issues before they occur or before they grow; develops and evaluates options and implements solutions.

• Develops and ensures adherence to establishment of standards, best practices, governances, and patterns.

• Acquires and maintains solid understanding of Procurement processes both strategic (i.e. supplier management, spend analytics, strategic sourcing, supplier onboarding, contracting) and tactical (i.e. MRP, requisitioning, purchase orders, receiving, invoicing and payment).

• Responds to requests from IT and Business teams. Works from documented detailed business requirements in context of target business outcome. Considers business processes, data, business-user, and technology.

• Collaborates with both IT and Business partners to clarify requirements and to support development. Verifies solution proposal for business requirement coverage.

• Supports delivery of projects and enhancements. Clarifies requirements and performs supporting configuration as needed. Participates in and/or verifies solution design. Coaches business team on data activities and UAT.

REQUIRED

• 5+ years’ SAP Ariba experience.

• Minimum of 3 years functional analysis or similar experience and commitment to applying appropriate skills and effort to meet deliverables.

• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and provide solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and effectively engage with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strong work ethic, demonstrated attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.

• Proven track record for successful implementation, delivery of projects and working cross-functionally with business and IS.

• Past experience in an Agile environment.

• Able to work independently.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Innovative, creative, and responsive with a strong sense of urgency.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Responsible, conscientious, and has a passion for excellence.

• Good understanding of corporate IT policies, procedures and standards.

• Working knowledge of IT strategy and how it applies to IT Management Platform solutions.

• Recognizes information technology’s role in providing the business with the capability to achieve competitive advantage.

• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

Recommended

• Experience on SAP or other ERP implementation projects.

• 2-5 years’ Costco business knowledge.

• Proficient in the use of the Google products: email, spreadsheet, document, presentation.

• Working knowledge of ServiceNow (Carts+) Portfolio & Program Management module.

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Ariba software/systems preferred.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

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Pay Ranges:

Level 2 - $95,000 - $125,000

Level 3 - $115,000 - $145,000

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to IT-Recruiting@costco.com

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. In some cases, applicants and employees for selected positions will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.