Coupa/SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst

SUMMARY:
Exciting Opportunity: Procurement & Supply Chain Business Analyst! 
Are you ready to drive innovation in procurement? We need a passionate Business Analyst to help roll out our integrated P2P solution using Coupa and SAP S/4 Hana across Africa!
Join a vibrant team and take ownership of specific processes in various countries. You’ll manage the entire delivery lifecycle—from gathering requirements to training and post-launch support.

POSITION INFO:


Job Title: Coupa/SAP Supply Chain Business Analyst
Employment Type: Contract / Remote
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng


JOB CONTEXT:

We're seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Business Analyst to support the Africa-wide rollout of an integrated Coupa and SAP S/4 Hana Procure-to-Pay solution, leading specific processes and countries through the full implementation lifecycle.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Requirements gathering and blueprinting.
• Map Business Processes to Coupa and/or SAP.
• Conduct Blueprint / Design workshops for multiple processes.
• Configure scenarios in relevant Coupa and SAP modules.
• Write Business Requirements & Change Request documents.
• Request Supplier financial data, analyse reports and engage with relevant purchaser and or sourcing manager as well as supplier’s key finance representatives
• Present findings and make recommendations
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with responsible
• Supporting data migration and cutover activities.
• Acting as Procurement SME by providing source-to-pay expertise to the business to ensure that the implemented processes are fit for purpose.
• Identifies and solves problems using analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Performs analysis and effective diagnosis of clients’ issues.
• Selects the most relevant tools/techniques to meet specific client requirements.
• Develops solutions to problems through application of personal experience and methods and tools; validates solutions to subject matter experts.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and delivery of internal and external training programs.
• Provide training to business super users and end users.
• Support post go live embedment in the business, through problem resolution and ongoing guidance.

• Minimum of 5 Years of relevant work experience in complex supply chain, procument, Coupa and SAP delivery, with experience of at least 2 project life cycle.

• Understanding of procurement business processes.
• Good Excel skills for advanced data modelling and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to analyse complex data sets, draw insightful conclusions, and present them clearly to executive-level stakeholders.
• Communication & Leadership: Confident, with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.
• Confident and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to take initiative and lead where required.

• Include minimum years of experience required per skill.
• Understanding of procurement business processes.
• Good Excel skills for advanced data modelling and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to analyse complex data sets, draw insightful conclusions, and present them clearly to executive-level stakeholders.
• Communication & Leadership: Confident, with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.
• Confident and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to take initiative and lead where required.

• Experience training users on procurement processes
• Experience in Power BI.

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.