Supplier Enablement & Subcontractor Lifecycle Specialist

Supplier Enablement & Subcontractor Lifecycle Specialist

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory tax and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S. Ireland the UAE and other territories our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13000 quality-driven professionals.

Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3000 people across 9 offices in Ireland the Isle of Man Gibraltar and Bermuda and is part of a global network of over 68000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise.

By joining forces we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals Grant Thornton now provides a singular seamless client experience grounded in collaboration innovation and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most.

At GT Ireland we dont just predict your future we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services One where fresh thinking collaboration and diversity are valued At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you

A career in a more inclusive working environment a more collaborative work culture a more supported flexible working role more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills knowledge and experience throughout your career then that is what you will get and more.

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supplier Enablement & Subcontractor Lifecycle Specialist to manage two critical functions within the SPVM team under the Vendor Management function:

1. Supplier Enablement in SAP Ariba ensuring vendors are properly onboarded and enabled in the procurement system.
2. Subcontractor Lifecycle Management owning the end-to-end process for subcontractors from submission through onboarding and offboarding while maintaining accurate data and driving process improvements.

This role acts as a strategic liaison between Procurement HR IT and external suppliers to ensure a seamless and compliant end-to-end source-to-pay and external workforce management experience. . Success in this role requires strong communication skills agility and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Enablement (SAP Ariba):

• Lead supplier onboarding registration and enablement activities through SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) and Ariba Network.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure catalog enablement transactional connectivity and compliance with company procurement policies.
• Manage supplier communications troubleshooting and support during integration and testing.
• Monitor supplier enablement KPIs such as adoption rate PO/Invoice automation rate and catalog completeness.
• Work closely with internal Procurement and IT teams to configure and maintain Ariba supplier-related workflows and data governance.
• Ensure all supplier master data certifications and compliance documents are accurate and up to date.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports as needed.
• where applicable.
• Own the subcontractor process for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) including onboarding offboarding and updates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders vendors Contingent Labor and IT throughout the subcontractor lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate subcontractor records and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Enhance and manage the Power Apps-based subcontractor management tool.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and documentation.

Subcontractor Lifecycle Management (MSP):

Process Improvement & Governance:

• Drive continuous improvement in supplier enablement and subcontractor management through automation analytics and standardization.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to supplier onboarding and subcontractor management.
• Provide training and documentation for internal teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Procurement Information Systems Business Analytics or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in supplier enablement or procurement operations
• Minimum 23 years of hands-on experience with SAP Ariba (SLP Buying & Invoicing).
• Experience in a global or multi-country implementation or operational environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of SAP Ariba Supplier Network catalog management and subcontractor lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with integrations between Ariba Fieldglass and SAP S/4HANA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Power Apps (PowerBI Power Automate etc.) and data analysis.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively across regions and time zones.
• Strong organizational skills process optimization mindset and attention to detail.
• Quick thinking and strong problem-solving under time-sensitive conditions.
• Commitment to accuracy and responsiveness.

Preferred Certifications:

• SAP Ariba Certified Application Associate Procurement or Supplier Management
• Lean Six Sigma / Procurement process optimization certification (a plus)

Life at GT

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Equity diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible sustainable business where equitydiversityand inclusion(ED&I)isattheforefrontofourworkplace culture agendaand todaywe continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds racial differences cultures sexual orientations religious orientations ages gender identities abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought background and experience enables better decision-making improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firms best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Outrecognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional you can do all of this and more through the scheme.