Indirect Systems Business Analyst

Indirect Systems Business Analyst

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In this position...

We are seeking a highly analytical proactive and collaborative Business Systems Analyst to join our team in Aurora. This pivotal role acts as a crucial link across skill teams (Supply Chain Manufacturing Marketing & Sales PD IT Finance etc.) and our IT this role you will:

• Act as the Voice of the Customer: Bridge the gap between IT and skill teams transcending business and IT perspectives to translate complex needs into technical solutions.
• Lead System Evolution: Drive process design coordinate system changes and spearhead testing for SAP Ariba and related procurement platforms.
• Provide SME Expertise: Support user queries ensure robust audit compliance and champion user adoption.
• Navigate Complexity & Influence: Thrive in white space environments by leveraging strong communication skills to present to leadership managing shifting priorities with an open mind and using critical thinking to drive change.

What youll do...

• Strategic Liaison & Requirements: Act as the primary liaison and voice of the customer between business stakeholders and IT; translate complex needs into functional requirements for SAP Ariba and related procurement systems.
• System Evolution & Testing: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of process design and system enhancements including requirement documentation coordinating cross-functional changes and spearheading User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• SME & User Support: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced user support develop comprehensive training materials and identify scalable solutions for recurring system issues.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and facilitating workshops to gain consensus on innovative system-based solutions.
• Data & Compliance: Utilize data analysis to provide critical business insights and maintain robust audit compliance documentation and internal controls.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree
• 2 years of experience in Indirect procurement either as a buyer or a user involved in the procurement process.
• 1 year experience in business systems analysis and process mapping (e.g. Visio Miro or similar mapping tools)
• Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote)

Even better you may have...

• Analytical Excellence: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to dissect complex problems navigate white space or ambiguous environments and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Communication & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge the gap between business and IT perspectives and effectively present complex information to senior leadership.
• Logical Problem Solving: Ability to understand the under the hood logic of enterprise software and how data moves between systems.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of Indirect and supply chain processes with a proven ability to lead change and challenge the status quo.
• Adaptability & Mindset: A proactive open-minded professional who thrives in fast-paced environments manages shifting priorities with resilience and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK1