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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. As a Senior Ariba Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful implementation and optimization of Ariba solutions within our Illumina organization. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure that Ariba aligns with our strategic objectives and delivers maximum value for Indirect Procurement. Key Responsibilities Business Requirements Gathering: Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for Ariba implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to understand their needs and processes. Collaborate with subject matter experts to define functional specifications. Solution Design: Translate business requirements into technical specifications for Ariba configurations. Work with technical teams to design and develop Ariba solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements. Ensure alignment between business processes and Ariba capabilities. Work on effort estimation and plan with project timeline of E2E deployment cycle of enhancements and new projects. Work with leadership to align on prioritization for quarterly and yearly enhancements and new projects. Data Migration and Integration: Plan and execute data migration strategies for Ariba implementations. Develop and maintain data mapping rules and procedures. Integrate Ariba with other enterprise systems and applications. Testing and Validation: Develop and execute test cases to validate Ariba functionality against business requirements. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure thorough testing coverage. Identify and troubleshoot defects and issues. Change Management: Develop and implement change management plans to support Ariba adoption. Communicate changes to stakeholders and provide training and support. Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) processes as per Illumina guidelines. Post-Implementation Support: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for Ariba solutions. Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization. Address user inquiries and resolve issues , support AMS services Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on Ariba or similar procurement solutions. Strong understanding of Ariba modules (e.g., Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management). Proven ability to gather and document detailed business requirements. Experience with data migration and integration processes. Familiarity with testing methodologies and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Ariba or other procurement solutions. Experience with cloud-based implementations. Knowledge of industry best practices for procurement and supply chain management. We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. 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