Business Analyst - Supply Chain Management

Job Title: Business Analyst - Supply Chain Management Company: Government Of Alberta Job Category: SAP Ariba Roles & Responsibilities: 1GX Center of Excellence (CoE) manages and oversees the performance of the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, 1GX. The CoE has overall accountability for service delivery and associated contract and vendor relationship management. 1GX is the core ERP solution for GoA functional areas including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. 1GX CoE also provides strategic leadership for the ongoing enhancement and development of 1GX applications to meet the GoA’s evolving mission and continually changing business environment. Role Responsibilities ------------------------- Join the 1GX Centre of Excellence (CoE) and play a key role in strengthening the Government of Alberta’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that supports critical functions including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. The Business Analyst provides business analysis and delivery support for 1GX operations, projects and the production environment. With specialized expertise in HCM/Payroll, Finance, or Supply Chain Management (SCM), you will partner with stakeholders to define business requirements, enable system improvements, and support scheduled upgrades. You’ll work closely with the system integrator (Accenture) to review and guide system changes, resolve production issues, and deliver cross\-government initiatives from initiation through implementation, ensuring outcomes are practical, compliant, and user\-focused. Responsibilities: Some of the responsibilities of this position includes, but are not limited to: * Lead analysis, design, testing, and implementation for new releases and features. * Translate needs into clear requirements and detailed solution specifications. * Support UAT readiness, test planning, and quality assurance activities. Production Support \& Issue Resolution * Triage and investigate escalated incidents, issues, and operational questions. * Coordinate resolution with Accenture and stakeholders; provide timely updates. * Complete impact analysis using 1GX reporting and analytics tools. * Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and working sessions to confirm requirements. * Provide guidance on integration impacts across 1GX modules and services. * Support change readiness, user adoption, and consistent practices across teams. Project Leadership \& Delivery Management --------------------------------------------- * Plan deliverables, schedules, risks, and dependencies from start to implementation. * Monitor progress, report status, and manage change requests. * Contribute to committees/working groups as needed. . * Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices. * Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders. * Develop self and others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long\-term capability of yourself and others. * Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long\-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships. * Systems Thinking: Considers inter\-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long\-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences. * Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks. Qualifications ------------------ * Working for the Alberta Public Service. * Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) * Alberta Public Service Benefit Information. * Professional learning and development. * Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool. * Positive workplace culture and work\-life balance. Work Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Availability: Full time

Salary: $2,935\.39 to $3,850\.29/ bi\-weekly ($76,613 \- $100,492/ year) IMPORTANT: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, business partners, vendors and stakeholders in both virtual and in\-person settings and must be able to adapt to changing operational and workplace requirements. * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Science, or an equivalent field. * 0-3 years of experience: + Working with SAP, ECC or S/4HANA in Source‑to‑Contract or Procure‑to‑Pay modules. + In SAP Finance (FI), including understanding financial postings, invoice processing, and integration points with procurement and supply chain. + In SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, OpenText, and other procurement SaaS applications. + With SAP BTP integration, Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting and analytics. * Proven expertise working with complex stakeholders and vendors, including leading requirement‑gathering sessions and evaluating solution feasibility. * Strong functional knowledge of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes. * Solid understanding of public sector procurement practices and frameworks. * Hands\-on experience with Procure‑to‑Pay, Sourcing, and Supplier Management processes in SAP. * Demonstrated experience in IT testing and validation, particularly for Ariba and Fieldglass updates. * Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills. Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: * 1 year of education for 0-3 years of experience; or * 0-3 years of experience for 1 year of education. * SAP Certification in P2P S/4 HANA, Ariba or Fieldglass is a strong asset. * Experience in project management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices * Experience working in a large, public\-sector environment. * Certified Business Analysis Professional designation. * Project Management Professional designation. * Experience with basic accounting, budgeting and audit processes, controls, and trails. * Experience in negotiation and obtaining commitment of others. * Political acumen to manage political issues. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 \- June 2009 (part\-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience. It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Key Skills: SAP Ariba, Procurement, Supplier Management, Sourcing Salary: CAD 76613 - 100492 per yearly