Technology Business Management Analyst

Role Overview: You will be part of Ralph Lauren Corporation's ERP transformation journey, contributing to smooth process alignment, automation, and change management in procurement and vendor finance processes. Reporting directly to the Technology Business Management Senior Manager, you will play a crucial role in enabling seamless integration and adoption within the future system landscape. Key Responsibilities: - Manage vendor onboarding, contract documentation, and compliance requirements. - Oversee the PR-to-PO-to-Invoice lifecycle, ensuring timely approvals, accurate coding, and reconciliation. - Track and report vendor financials, including spend visibility, forecasts, and commitments. - Partner with IT and business stakeholders to align procurement activities with project needs. - Maintain effective governance by tracking approvals, exceptions, and escalations. - Prepare periodic dashboards on PO/invoice status, vendor spend, and compliance metrics. - Support process automation initiatives to streamline procurement and reporting. - Provide analytical support for IT portfolio planning and resource allocation. - Conduct reconciliations, ad-hoc analyses, or project support tasks as required. Qualifications Required: - Must-Have Skills: - 3+ years of experience in vendor/partner management, procurement operations, or IT portfolio operations. - Proficiency in tools such as SAP and Ariba. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - Proficiency in Excel and data analysis. - Nice-to-Have Skills: - Familiarity with ERP transformation projects and ability to support process transitions. - Exposure to automation and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, RPA). - Understanding of compliance and audit processes. - Experience in IT shared services or PMO environments. - Soft Skills: - Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. - Highly organized individual with attention to detail. - Proactive with a strong can-do attitude and ability to work independently. - Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.,