SAP Procure to Pay Senior Analyst

SAP Procure to Pay - Senior Analyst

Hybrid working

Tirlán

Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability.  The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment. ​ 

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of circa €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Reporting to the Supply Chain & Manufacturing CoE Manager, we are seeking an experienced SAP Procure to Pay (P2P) Senior Analyst to join our organisation.  

This key role will be responsible for overseeing and optimising our SAP procurement and SAP Ariba systems to support and enhance our end-to-end purchasing processes and capabilities across the organisation. 

The role will work in close partnership with the Information Technology team, Tirlan business stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that supply chain infrastructure supports business objectives and complies with relevant regulations. 

The Supply Chain & Manufacturing function’s responsibilities span 80 locations including manufacturing facilities, offices, retail locations, data centres, cloud services and managed services. 

A successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills and P2P process understanding combined with impersonal skills to work with IT and business process specialists to visualise and implement future state IT landscapes. 
 

Responsibilities

• Oversee SAP Procurement Operations and continuously improve SAP procurement modules, ensuring they support business needs and best practices. 
• Take ownership and management of SAP Ariba platform, driving adoption, configuration, and integration with existing SAP systems. 
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. 
• Coordinate and drive developments within the Procure to Pay systems, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment, to ensure continual system evolution in line with business needs. 
• Act as the key IT point of contact for supply chain procurement, working closely with procurement teams, finance, and external partners. 
• Provide expert support for SAP procurement and Ariba users, resolving system issues and coordinating with IT support teams. 
• Ensure procurement systems adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. 
• Ensure data integrity, security, and confidentiality across Procure to Pay systems. 
• Provide training and support to end users within the Procure to Pay process, ensuring adoption of best practices and system utilisation. 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to system architecture, configurations, integrations, processes, and custom developments. 
• Work closely with vendors and external partners to ensure optimal system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement. 
   

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or a related field. 
• 5+ years experience in SAP procurement and SAP Ariba administration, ideally within a supply chain environment. 
• Strong understanding of SAP ERP systems, purchasing workflows, and relevant IT development methodologies. 
• Experience in system integration, process automation, and change management. 
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. 
• Effective communication skills, capable of working with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience in managing IT projects, particularly in procurement or supply chain domains. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating the work an advantage. 
• Relevant certifications in SAP, supply chain, project management or related areas highly desirable. 

We offer

• Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting room
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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