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The SAP Administrator will support the successful operation, configuration, and continuous improvement of our Concur and Ariba platforms. This role is essential for ensuring seamless system performance, supporting procurement processes, and driving operational excellence through data, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.This position has been segmented "Remote Anywhere" meaning the work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ariba & Concur System Management & Support
- Conduct regular system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Manage system service tickets and coordinate with SAP support as needed.
- Oversee system functionality and process documentation to identify risk & non-compliance.
- Develop and implement solutions aligned with internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure accurate reporting and drive operational efficiency.
- Support the implementation and validation of Concur & Ariba enhancement requests.
System Configuration & Integration
- Configure and maintain Concur & Ariba modules to align with business needs.
- Ensure accurate and seamless integration with SAP ERP and other business systems.
- Maintain configuration documentation and change logs.
Master Data Management
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of supplier, item, and contract master data.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for consistent data integration and updates.
Reporting & Analytics support for Sr. Director of Procurement Operations
- Support the design and delivery of scheduled reports and dashboards.
- Track KPIs and procurement benefits to support business decisions.
- Conduct spend analytics and opportunity assessments to identify cost savings.
- Prepare and deliver compliance and audit reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Act as the SAP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal teams and external partners.
- Lead stakeholder management activities to ensure user adoption and satisfaction.
- Drive SAP tools change management initiatives, including system upgrades and new functionality.
- Design and execute communications and training programs for end-users.
Process Optimization
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on the design and enhancement of procurement processes and category strategies.
- Align system functionality with procurement policies and procedures.
- Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional activities as requested by the business.
- Other duties assigned by manager.
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Collaborate across the organization, engaging with cross-functional teams within a matrixed environment at corporate, regional and divisional levels.
- External
- Suppliers: Build and maintain strong partnerships with preferred suppliers and strategic partners to ensure alignment and performance.
- Support Services: Coordinate initiatives with nearshore and offshore third-party providers, as well as external business consultants, to drive project success and operational efficiency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Remote: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience managing SAP Ariba & Concur systems as an Administrator.
- 5 years of experience with project management, demonstrating strong leadership expertise, time management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Work schedule: This role supports a broad base within the business and requires availability between 8 am CT and 5 pm CT. Additional flexibility and availability outside of these hours may be required to meet business needs.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent work experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
- SAP Ariba & Concur certification or relevant technical certifications.
- SAP Ariba Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate Certification
- SAP Certified Configuration Consultant-Concur Expense Professional
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of procurement operations, compliance, P2P processes, expense management and auditing.
- Hands-on experience with dashboard development, reporting, and data analysis.
- Financial and analytical skills; embraces fact‐based decision making; naturally seeks to leverage market data and spend analytics.
This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
$85,000 - $135,000***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Skills Required
- Five years of experience managing SAP Ariba and Concur systems as an administrator
- Five years of project management experience with demonstrated leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Availability between 8 a.m. CT and 5 p.m. CT, with additional flexibility as needed
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, supply chain, business, or equivalent work experience
- SAP Ariba certification, SAP Certified Application Associate certification, or SAP Certified Configuration Consultant-Concur Expense Professional certification
- Strong understanding of procurement operations, compliance, procure-to-pay processes, expense management, and auditing
- Hands-on experience with dashboard development, reporting, and data analysis
- Financial and analytical skills, including use of market data and spend analytics
US Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by US Foods.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options and day-one eligibility in many roles is highlighted as a relative strong point. Union agreements and company materials reinforce that health coverage is a core part of the total rewards package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives such as overtime, case/stop pay, and uncapped commissions often boost earnings in delivery, warehouse, and sales roles. Earnings can rise notably when hours are heavy or targets are met.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is standard, and recent union contracts add pension coverage in some locations. Together these programs support longer-term financial security.
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What We Do
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more. ------------ Rules of Engagement Statement: We are proud to support community engagement on the US Foods LinkedIn page, and we're excited to see your comments, photos and videos. Please note that the views expressed by the community do not necessarily reflect those of US Foods. Before posting, please take a moment to read our rules for community content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these rules. 1. Don't break the law. Content that appears to break the law or that advocates for breaking the law also is not permitted. 2. Be polite and courteous to everyone, even those you disagree with. This also means you may not post anything that is threatening, harassing, abusive, bullying, discriminatory, profane, sexually explicit, obscene, violent, gruesome, or similarly objectionable. 3. Stay on topic for this community and dialogue. Off-topic content may include but is not limited to irrelevant or out of context material, spam, promotional content, and links to third-party sites. 4. Follow LinkedIn's Terms and Conditions. 5. All posts must be by a real person and from a real profile. Content from fake or anonymous profiles is not permitted. 6. Our employees must also follow all of our applicable policies and guidelines, including but not limited to our Code of Conduct and Electronic Social Networking Policy
