System Analyst (Columbus)

Job Title: Ariba Systems Analyst / Procurement Technology Analyst

Overview

Hive+Co has a contract opportunity with our client in Columbus for an Ariba Systems Analyst to support Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) systems and technology. This role will focus on maintaining system integrity, supporting Ariba applications, and collaborating across business units to improve procurement processes and application performance.

This position requires a strong understanding of Source-to-Pay processes, supplier onboarding, and hands-on experience with the SAP Ariba platform .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide functional and technical support for SCPFO systems and applications
• Support and troubleshoot SAP Ariba modules including Business Network, Guided Buying, Guided Sourcing, and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)
• Lead and support supplier onboarding and enablement across the Ariba Network
• Identify, research, and resolve data integrity, system, and business process issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business units, and suppliers to ensure effective system usage
• Support EDI integrations and Ariba Network-to-ERP connectivity (as applicable)
• Gather and analyze data to support business cases and cost justifications
• Develop and maintain procedures, job aids, and training materials
• Track, document, and resolve system issues through completion
• Provide user support including performance testing, issue analysis, and troubleshooting
• Communicate system updates, outages, and enhancements to stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean principles
• Generate reports for data analysis, troubleshooting, and system performance monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting SAP Ariba (Business Network, Guided Buying, Guided Sourcing, SLP)
• Experience with supplier onboarding and enablement within the Ariba Network
• Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Supplier Lifecycle Management processes
• Experience identifying and resolving data and system integrity issues
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, reporting, data analysis)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EDI integration s and supplier connectivity
• Knowledge of Ariba Network to ERP integrations
• Experience with ServiceNow and Jira
• Background in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Fleet Operations
• Familiarity with process improvement / lean methodologies