Ralph Lauren Senior Procurement Analyst, Source to Pay Operations (ARIBA)

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Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
The analyst is responsible for managing end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations, ensuring seamless requisition-to-payment processes, supplier onboarding, and adherence to procurement policies. This role collaborates with suppliers, internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable, and IT teams to support SAP Ariba workflows, troubleshoot transactional issues, and maintain efficient procurement operations with a strong focus on the ARIBA platform. Instrumental to support Ariba system roll out globally.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Contract Life-cycle Management o Support system implementations and upgrades on Ariba - UAT, regression testing, minor enhancements, implementation and deliver training and process documentation o Support supplier enablement and onboarding on Ariba Network, resolving connectivity and operational issues o Support Purchase Orders and procurement workflows - convert requisitions, process changes/cancellations, monitor delivery, and support goods receipt/service entry o Drive process improvements and system optimization by implementing best practices, managing Ariba catalogs, and supporting transitions or enhancements o Ensure compliance and governance for SAP and Ariba transactions, maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to internal controls o Provide Ariba system support - user access management, data validation, cleansing, and ad-hoc analysis o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts Payable, IT, Procurement) to resolve technical and operational issues and ensure timely invoice processing and payments o Support Change Management for Ariba tool implementation
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Required Skills: o Expertise in Ariba for procurement, sourcing, supplier management, end-to-end workflows o Strong understanding of procurement processes, ability to drive process improvements, change in decentralized environment o Analytical and process-driven mindset with proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to influence and facilitate collaboration o Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and adapt effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience/ Education: o bachelor's degree in business, Finance or a related field preferred o 6+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Indirect Procurement o Ariba knowledge is a must, SAP experience o Advanced Microsoft Office Suite o Advanced written and oral communications skills required