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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.The SAP Ariba Administrator will support the successful operation, configuration, and continuous improvement of our Ariba Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform. This role is essential for ensuring seamless system performance, supporting procurement processes, and driving operational excellence through data, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.BECOME A US FOODS® ASSOCIATE!
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Benefits: Full US Foods Benefits - DAY 1!medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and much more!
US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ariba System Management & Support
Conduct regular system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Manage system service tickets and coordinate with SAP Ariba support as needed.
Oversee the implementation and validation of Ariba enhancement requests.
System Configuration & Integration
Configure and maintain 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 Director of Procurement Operations
Design and deliver scheduled reports and dashboards for various stakeholders.
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 Ariba Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal teams and external partners.
Lead stakeholder management activities to ensure user adoption and satisfaction.
Drive Ariba-related change management, 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 to support P2P enablement.
Align system functionality with procurement policies and procedures.
Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Additional activities as requested by the business.
SUPERVISION:
N/A
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.
External – 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
Three (3) years of experience managing SAP Ariba systems as an Administrator
Three (3) years of experience with project management, 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
Passionate about saving money
Work schedule - This role supports a broad base within the business, being able to be available and online between the hours of 8:30am CT and 5pm CT is required.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
SAP Ariba certification or relevant technical certifications (SAP Ariba Certification, SAP Certified Application Associate Certification) is required
LICENSES
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Ariba modules such as Buying and Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier Management
Strong understanding of procurement operations, compliance, and P2P processes
Hands-on experience with dashboard development, reporting, and data analysis
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
Experience in change management and user training
Has a continuous improvement mindset
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 minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
$75,000 - $120,000***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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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
