Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture. Description As part of the CPKC SAP Center of Excellence (CoE) in the Information Systems (IS) team, the Business Systems Specialist for Supply Chain and Procurement will gather requirements, analyze, design, estimate, prioritize, build, test, implement and maintain the required IS solutions in the SAP MM and Ariba technology suite. The Specialist is also accountable to identify gaps, interdependencies, and opportunities to improve current applications and processes, recommend solutions that align with the overall company strategic goals. Accountabilities Develop an understanding of current IS applications at CPKC for Supply Chain and Procurement Maintain and support existing CPKC applications (SAP ECC 6.0, SAP Ariba Suite, S/4HANA) Work with business clients to understand requirements and establish recommendations for improvement; Design and implement sustainable solutions and enhancements based on best business practices and alignment to IS architectural standards; Provide deep domain knowledge in the Supply Chain and Procurement area; Understand the end-to-end business process and integration points for Source-to-Pay and how technology can be leveraged to increase efficiencies; Liaison between technical, functional, architecture and business teams; Work with Information Systems (IS) PMO and Change Management teams to configure, test and document system improvements in alignment with project delivery standards; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Flexible team player who prospers in a fast paced work environment; Think outside of the box and provide new perspectives on solving problems and delivering value to our business clients; Growth mindset with a commitment to lifelong learning. Ideal Candidate Qualifications University degree or equivalent in Commerce/Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science; Minimum 5 years' of experience in SAP operations support and project delivery Minimum of 4 years' experience in configuring, implementing and maintaining SAP Ariba solutions (Sourcing, Supplier Lifecycle Performance, Supplier Enablement, Contracts, B&I, Catalog, Invoice Management, ECC or S/4 integration, etc.) Ideally 2 or more full project implementation lifecycles with SAP technology; Significant implementation and support experience in SAP Materials Management (Source-to-Pay, Inventory Management) and integration to other SAP modules (PM, PP, QM, FICO, Basis and Security) Hands-on experience as Ariba Customer Administrator, and strong techno-functional expertise in ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA Strong familiarity with SAP implementation methodologies, including ASAP and Agile like approaches; Some technical experience in ABAP programming/debugging, LSMW, Fiori development, reporting tools like SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is preferred We Offer Complete health and welfare benefits package Competitive salary Incentive plan Vacation plan Additional Information CPKC reaffirm our declaration of commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination by explicitly declaring the prohibition of requesting medical test of non-pregnancy and HIV as requirements for employment. Through the previous statement, it is allowed to be known to our internal and external applicants through our publications of vacant positions, providing an inclusive environment for all applicants, however, in critical roles that involve security for our environment, specific tests may be taken for some positions, which is established by the government, we compromise to guarantee a safe and secure environment with zero tolerance for discrimination, aligned with our principles of labor equality and non-discrimination. EEO Statement We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. The talent selection process for vacant positions at Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (KSCM) is governed by the principles established in its Labor Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy, in accordance with the provisions of section III of Article 1 of the Federal Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination (LFPED), and applies to applicants internal and / or external alike. In addition, KCSM does not request clinical tests and / or desk tests from applicants as part of the decision-making process during selection. Company Overview In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do. In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done. If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you. Required Skills Required Experience
