Business Analyst - SAP MM / ARIBA

We are looking for a talented and skilled Business Analyst I - SAP MM / ARIBA to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible for facilitating functional and technical assistance in SAP MM and ARIBA by implementing required configurations, supporting process improvements, and ensuring optimal utilization of system capabilities to enhance procurement and material management efficiency.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Facilitate the review, analysis, and evaluation of existing Material Management processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement configuration, customization, and testing of SAP MM and ARIBA modules to meet business requirements.
• Ensure SAP MM and ARIBA systems are available, stable, and functioning as required by end users.
•  Support the business in rolling out new solutions across Material Management, Inventory Management, Sourcing, and Contracting functions. • Implement best-practice processes and system solutions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor system utilization to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate analysis of complex business process requirements and document validated solutions to ensure alignment with customer and organizational needs.
• Facilitate and support business users in delivering end[1]user training sessions as required.
• Provide ad-hoc user training and functional support to ensure proper system understanding and utilization.
• Facilitate SAP project tracks to implement or deploy required capabilities such as blueprints, gap analysis, end-to-end process design, testing strategies, cutover plans, and training coordination.
• Implement and document functional designs, test cases, and results to ensure traceability and compliance with project requirements.
• Facilitate the creation of functional specifications for application development objects (interfaces, conversions, enhancements, reports, and forms) and communicate technical requirements to the development team to ensure accurate implementation and timely delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Supply Chain or related field.
• SAP Certification in SAP MM & Ariba

• Diploma: Minimum 7 Years of relevant experience including 3 years of experience in supporting SAP MM/ARIBA Support/Configuration, Sourcing, Contract management, Commerce Automation
• Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience including 2 years of experience in supporting SAP MM/ARIBA Support/Configuration, Sourcing, Contract management, Commerce Automation.

• SAP configuration and implementation experience.
• Ability to prepare and validate functional specifications for interfaces, reports, forms, and enhancements.
• General application demand management skills.
• Proficiency in testing cycles, configuration documentation, and solution validation.
• Business knowledge (Material Management / Inventory Management, Sourcing, contract management, CIG and Commerce Automation).
•  Knowledge of FI, SD, WM, and Procurement/Logistics/Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate business needs into system solutions.
• Effective communication with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners.