SAP Business Specialist - Purchasing

Tremco Incorporated has been a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for commercial, institutional and industrial accounts since 1928. Tremco is a subsidiary of RPM International Inc., a holding company, that owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings serving both industrial and consumer markets. We are seeking a SAP Business Analyst - Purchasing.



This individual will be responsible for providing total support to the users of SAP application system and ancillary software tools, including package installation, configuration, enhancements & process improvements, problem resolution, training and education, report development. This position focuses on a specific functional area(s) of the company which in this case is primarily Purchasing but may include Distribution. The scope of responsibility is for Tremco North American operations; all business, all locations. Nurtures and insures the successful use of the application systems tools.



Duties/Responsibilities, Core knowledge:

· Provides overall direction in the implementation of new SAP modules and new releases of the SAP application software, as well as 3rd party software tools.

· Trains and assists users in the use of SAP business application software. Prepares training materials, schedules and conducts application system training as needed. Audience may be other IT staff or end-user staff. Performs cost vs. benefit analysis to determine rational for application system development and enhancements.

· Acts as liaison to the software vendors and other users of the software. Is actively involved in software and/or functional user groups users.

· Performs systems analysis, design, configuration and programming tasks related to enhancements, interfaces, data conversion and special reporting requirements, etc.

· Advises users as to the applicability of various alternatives to meet the specified requirements, such as: SAP baseline functionality & reporting, specialized configuration, extracts to PC-based analysis tools, custom report-writing and report development, complimentary software packages, and /or changes to business processes.

· Designs and assists users in the design and documentation of business processes and procedures, the development of training materials, and the delivery of training, etc.

· Performs thorough testing of all new and revised system functions and reports, and performs quality assurance reviews of procedural documentation and training materials.

· Acts as a team leader or group leader for projects / tasks established in a given functional area, such as: sales & distribution, finance & accounting or manufacturing.

· Organizes and leads various user group forums to address issue management, to field & manage enhancements requests, and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas among users in a given functional area of the business operation.

· Project management and administration. Maintains work plans, tracks effort and progress vs. plan, and provides appropriate status information regarding projects.

· Coordinates / directs the activities of project teams to accomplish the goals of a project. Team members may be other IT staff, as well as end-user staff.

· Supervises contract consultants, programmers, and part-time clerical assistance, as needed.

· Provides secondary support for the technical hardware and communications platforms used to support application systems: would include log in’s, printing, security, etc. Would act as a liaison between end-users and the IT technical group.
REQUIREMENTS
. College degree in business or MIS is preferred, but not required.
2+ years of leadership experience: manager, supervisor, group lead, etc.

· 3+ years experience in Purchasing

· 8 - 12 months SAP R/3 implementation experience preferred.

· General knowledge and understanding of business operations.

· In depth knowledge of the SAP application software, including its functions & capabilities, configuration, reporting and support requirements.

· Proficiency in analysis, design and testing techniques.

· Strong customer service skills and orientation. High degree of flexibility in interface with customers / constituents.

· 2 years experience in project management skills would be an asset.

· Ability to distinguish, learn and accept differences in business and end-user requirements.

· Ability to learn and expand technical knowledge and interpersonal skills.

· Highly organized with effective and cycle time sensitive time management and project management skills.

· Good project management skills, including planning, methodologies, time tracking, leadership, etc.

· Good communication skills.

· Requires a high level of analytical ability and creativity in order to develop effective and cost efficient business solutions, through the deployment of IT.

. Read, write and communicate fluently in English.