[Hiring] Senior Business Analyst Ariba Procurement @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

The SAP Ariba Business Analyst will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, support, and optimization of SAP Ariba solutions including:

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)
• Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC)
• Ariba Network (AN)

This role requires deep functional and technical expertise in Ariba along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive procurement digital transformation initiatives.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end delivery and enhancement of Ariba modules: P2P (Buying & Invoicing), SLP, SCC, and Ariba Network
• Act as the functional lead and SME for procurement and supplier management processes
• Manage integrations with SAP ECC/S4 (via CIG) and ensure data/process consistency
• Lead supplier enablement and Ariba Network adoption
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvements, system optimization, and production support

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP Ariba modules (P2P, SLP, SCC, AN)
• Experience with Ariba–SAP integration (CIG)
• Solid understanding of procurement and supplier lifecycle processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Experience working with Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry
• US Citizenship required due to the job requirements

Requirements

• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement approach
• Knowledgeable on industry standard methodology in technology solutions
• Strong analytical skills to support independent, high velocity, high quality decisions
• Capable of applying inventive and creative thought processes to resolve sophisticated problems
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on workload and direction from management and/or partners in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently while maintaining an organized and systematic approach to task completion
• Strong relationship-building, teamwork, and communication skills

Benefits

• Salary range: $133,000.00 - $210,500.00 / annually
• For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $165,500.00 - $248,500.00 / annually
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered