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S2P Business Process Analyst (3 Positions)
Hybrid Remote & Oakland, CA Office (based on business needs)
Perm Position

The Principal S2P (Source to Pay) Business Process Analyst will play a pivotal role in leading key supply chain transformation initiatives as part of the companys broader business and technology modernization. This strategic role demands deep expertise in Source to Pay processes, including requisition to approval, PO management, contract lifecycle management (CLM), guided buying, catalogs, and services procurement systems such as SAP and Ariba. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enabling cross-functional collaboration, aligning future-state STP designs with goals of process standardization, data quality improvement, and technological innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) in Source to Pay (STP), representing procurement teams and stakeholders in the S/4HANA modernization program.
• Serve as the procurement representative across all project phasesdesign workshops, socialization, business requirements confirmation, and process level (L3/L4) documentation.
• Facilitate the communication and socialization of future-state process designs among peers and stakeholders.
• Confirm business requirements align with documented regulations and standard procedures.
• Identify and solve complex cross-functional issues, anticipating challenges and driving innovative solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis on processes with far-reaching impact.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making with senior management, specifically on organizational and cross-functional process improvements.
• Potentially lead major cross-functional projects and initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of job-related experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• S2P Process for Indirect - IT / Corporate Services, Power Gen language - understand PG Process, Purchasing

• Proven ability to work on and lead cross-functional projects and teams.
• Strong change management mindset with the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple competing initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Expertise in multiple qualitative and quantitative analytical methods.
• Deep experience in process improvement, root cause analysis, and strategic problem-solving.
• Ability to create compelling business cases with clear justification for process improvements.
• Advanced influencing and negotiation skills for cross-functional buy-in.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading large, complex projects.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of business or industry drivers and ability to adapt to ambiguity.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, or similar tools.