IT Applications Analyst

Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of a new financial cost tracking system, replacing legacy tools. Oversee integration and optimization of supplier risk platforms with internal and external stakeholders. Provide operational support for Procurement s Cost Tracking and Risk Compliance teams. Analyze and evaluate application functionality; recommend improvements to enhance business processes. Configure and verify application setup to meet functional requirements. Collaborate with vendors to resolve functionality issues and improve application performance. Document functional specifications and contribute to solution design and validation testing. Support the analysis of potential application solutions and document recommended resolutions for functionality gaps. Skills & Technical Expertise Strong understanding of Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Proficiency in SQL is mandatory.BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake), and data visualization/reporting would be an added advantage. Experience with supplier collaboration and risk management platforms. Skilled in requirements gathering and cross-functional coordination. Familiarity with application configuration, solution modeling, and validation testing. Preferred Experience Prior experience deploying cost tracking and risk management monitoring tools. Exposure to global supply chain operations and sub-tier supplier network analysis. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3-5 years of relevant work experience in procurement, supply chain, or IT application support. May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Core Competencies Business Insight - Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals. Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively to meet shared objectives. Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. Interpersonal Savvy - Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Plans and Aligns - Prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Tech Savvy - Adopts innovations in digital and technology applications. Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.