Reference code: JR128950
Richemont, l’un des leaders mondiaux dans le secteur du luxe, possède différentes Maisons spécialisées dans la joaillerie, l’horlogerie et les accessoires haut de gamme. Chaque Maison incarne fièrement une tradition de style, de qualité et d’artisanat et Richemont s’efforce de préserver l’héritage et l’identité propres à chacune d’elle. Dans le même temps, nous nous engageons à innover et à concevoir de nouveaux produits en accord avec les valeurs de nos Maisons, à travers un processus de créativité permanente.
Richemont is looking for a talented and highly motivated Sap Ariba Business Analyst that bridges business needs and product capabilities.
We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba consultant to take over the go-live of the Buying and Guided Buying module, design and implement areas to come.
The candidate will bridge business needs and product capabilities.
The candidate must be able to analyze processes, captures requirements, design functional specifications, and configure standard rules within the product’s solutions (SAP, SaaS, rules engines).
As a Product Business Analyst, you must ensure that business problems are framed correctly and that product changes remain coherent, scalable, and aligned with product guardrails
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business analysis & requirements
Analyze business processes end-to-end
Translate business needs into functional requirements
Document user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases
Challenge requests to match product strategy and standards
Functional configuration
Configure rules, master data and functional settings within SAP, SaaS or workflow tools
Validate configuration through testing & scenarios
Ensure configuration adheres to product constraints and guardrails
Collaboration with Product Owners
Support prioritization and backlog refinement
Provide process insights and impact analysis
Validate feasibility with technical teams and SMEs
Testing & quality
Prepare test cases and validation steps
Support UAT with business users
Continuous improvement
Suggest optimizations to processes and user experience
Document functional knowledge and contribute to playbooks
Security & scalability
Ensure API governance (auth, quotas, throttling, versioning)
Ensure integrations are scalable and future-proof
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience
Experience with Full Lifecycle Implementations (Minimum 2 to 3 implementations projects as main analyst implementation).
5 year + of experience in leading and executing multiple end-to-end SAP Ariba Buying implementations.
Proficiency in configuring all aspects of the SAP Ariba Buying module, including catalog management, requisitioning, approvals, order management, and invoicing.
Experience in customizing Ariba to meet specific business requirements.
Expertise with Ariba administration/maintenance and SAP ECC backend integration (ARIBA <->CIG)
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge about SAP ARIBA Buying and Guided Buying module, including PR/PO validation, Workflow, procurement policies and catalog management
Advanced knowledge of specific configuration (non standard) in SAP ARIBA (guided) BUYING (UX customization, process logic customization, field mapping customization)
Knowledge of ARIBA Buying integration with the SAP Business network
Knowledge of integration technologies (e.g. CIG, cXML, APIs).
Knowledge of SAP ECC backend procurement processes and configuration (SAP MM module)
Familiarity with ECC backend finance integration with procurement flows
Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager for managing and monitoring SAP ECC landscapes, including system configuration and changes
Knowledge and experience on Agile methodology is a real plus.
Functional skills
Strong analytical and problem-framing abilities.
Project Facilitation:
Proven ability to lead and facilitate design workshops and requirements gathering sessions.
Experience in documenting business requirements and translating them into functional specifications.
Experience in configuring SAP ARIBA Buying based on functional specification.
Experience in developing and executing test plans, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Defect management and resolution.
End-to-End Procurement lifecycle flows (indirect and services).
Purchase requisition to purchase order.
Confirmation/ship notice/Good receipt.
Free text / catalog / spot buy procurement channels.
Downpayment.
Functional Integration with:
Supplier Management flows
Sourcing flows
Finance flows
Knowledge on Principles of Supplier collaboration functionalities and Platforms.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards related to Procurement, such as industry-specific data regulations (e.g., SOX for financial data).
Soft Skills
Autonomy.
Proactivity, initiative taking.
Result oriented.
Team player.
Open minded for change and adaptation.
Clear communication (technical and non-technical)
Strong analytical and problem-framing abilities
Ability to challenge and simplify
Languages
English: very good professional level
French is a plus; not mandatory
