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Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development)

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Sr. Business Analyst, Sightline

Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Johns Hopkins Sightline: Unleash Your Impact

The Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job - it's a mission. We're tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the New York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We're not just simplifying processes and transforming technology - we're empowering people to focus on what matters most: research, teaching, patient care and community impact.

Does this sound like you?

Thrive in fast-paced environments with daily new challenges and opportunities.

Are passionate about simplifying complex systems to change people’s lives.

Believe in transformation that empowers, not hinders, the front-line people.

Have experience in process improvement, technology implementation, or project management.

Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving.

Communicate clearly with a team.

Possess a desire to grow and learn.

Joining Sightline means you’ll:

Work with cutting-edge technology.

Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.

Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.

Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off.

Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Medicine alongside a passionate team in Baltimore's vibrant hub.

Sightline is seeking a

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Sr. Business Analyst, Sightline

who will serve as a business function and system expert for the Supply Chain-related module(s) or sub-module(s) of the new ERP system. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify and document requirements for business processes, including highly complex processes. The Senior Business Systems Analyst will utilize those requirements to identify appropriate technical solutions and any associated business process enhancements for the future state system. The position will be responsible for contributing to associated testing and training activities, including documentation and execution. The Senior Business Systems Analyst will also be responsible for project management for moderately sized sub-projects within the functional area. As a more experienced analyst, this position will provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to Business Systems Analysts.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Gather, organize, and document business, user, and functional requirements for business processes, including highly complex processes that include multiple steps or subprocesses and involve multiple systems and stakeholder groups.

Prioritize requirements based on key metrics as defined by the Lead Business Systems Analyst.

Serve as a functional expert, apply system knowledge to translate business requirements into human-centered functional design specifications for highly complex business processes.

Create and document test scenarios for highly complex functions using the appropriate testing tools to validate and verify functionality.

Create detailed business process and technical specification documentation to accurately reflect and effectively communicate requirements, analysis, and solutioning to diverse stakeholder groups.

Work closely with the Change Management training team to author and maintain end-user training documentation.

Collaborate with the PMO to develop detailed project plans by analyzing scope and milestones for moderately sized projects.

Provide guidance to Business Systems Analysts to support their work across all areas.

Stand in for the Lead Analyst as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively synthesize information from subject matter experts.

Ability to create highly effective business analysis and project management artifacts.

Ability to understand, analyze and document dependencies and impacts in a highly integrated system.

Ability to effectively work with loosely defined or high-level requirements and schedules.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications, especially Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Ability to function effectively within a structured project management environment.

Ability to effectively plan and execute moderately sized projects.

Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to newer analysts.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, finance, supply chain, information systems, computer science, or related field.

Requires eight years of progressively responsible experience working in supply chain or strategic sourcing.

Requires four years of experience as an ERP Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain system user.

Requires experience with varied interpersonal and technical skills.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education, academic medical center, and/or health care setting.

Experience with Workday or SAP.

Classified Title: Sightline Sr. Business Systems AnalystJob Posting Title (Working Title): Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Sr. Business Analyst, SightlineRole/Level/Range: ATP/04/PFStarting Salary Range:Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00 pmExempt Status: ExemptLocation: Hybrid: On-site 2-3 days a weekDepartment name: 60013301-SightlinePersonnel area: University Administration

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