What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Enablement & Ariba Operations Specialist position at wellsfargo?
Title: Supplier Enablement & Ariba Operations Specialist
Location: 1525 W W T Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC
Alternate Location: 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
Duration: 6 months
Work Engagement: W2
Work Schedule: 3 days in office/2 days remote
Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits
Summary:
Supplier Enablement Operations create and maintain a centralized supplier onboarding and enablement process, and continually improve Supply Chain practices, reducing risk to ensure that sourced goods and services can be procured and paid in the most efficient and compliant way.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for unique supplier setup and maintenance requests tied to projects (Early Pay Discount, Virtual Card) and monitoring Ariba Buying & Invoicing supplier mismatch reports to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between Ariba and PeopleSoft migration.
Answer questions on process to peers and managers as well as internal and external customers and troubleshoot escalated and complex questions coming from internal business groups and external suppliers.
Prioritize and complete escalations independently, reports system defects, completes requirements for enhancements to systems and processes, and independently completes monthly UAT system testing efforts to submit test scripts, and additional projects as assigned.
Analyze risks in process and document procedures and training requirements to strengthen and improve individual and team performance. This position is relied upon heavily to assist with the uptick created by our systems, projects, and newer employees.
Works independently, is a self-starter, requiring little direction or management oversight. This role is key to successfully driving the expansion of suppliers through our Ariba platform and away from PeopleSoft eProcurement.
Work directly with Suppliers to troubleshoot Ariba system modules and the PeopleSoft system.
There are system clean-up projects to be managed and worked to maintain a system of record free from error. Examples are inactivating unused supplier locations and adding a physical address to older active suppliers in the system for Global Sanctions screening.
Successful Supplier Onboarding is a key task for this position. This role partners closely with Ariba, the supplier key contact(s), and various roles across SCM including Sourcing and Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Enabling Capabilities, and the Business Group to ensure suppliers have been successfully onboarded for transacting in Ariba.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Strong knowledge of supplier onboarding processes and supply chain operations.
Hands-on experience with Ariba and PeopleSoft systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and resolve discrepancies independently.
Skilled in analyzing risks, documenting procedures, and creating training materials.
Experience with UAT testing, system enhancements, and reporting defects.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external suppliers.
Highly organized, self-starter, capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with compliance requirements.
Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.