IT Functional Specialist - IDM Purchasing
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Country: Portugal (PT)
City: Ovar
Worksite / Location: Ovar Plant
Job Function: CFO_IT
Job Discipline:
Job Family: Applications
Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a IT Functional Specialist - IDM Purchasing in our plant in [[location]].
Responsibilities:
Purchasing Application Support:
- Support business users by implementing proper solutions within the IT IDM landscape.
- Coordinate implementation, testing, and execution of changes related to IT IDM systems.
- Create and maintain relevant customization objects for IDM tools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve errors/issues in IDM tools promptly.
- Provide guidance and training to end-users on purchasing applications.
Purchasing Application Interfaces
- Monitor IDM application tools for existing interfaces and identify possible deviations.
- Perform analysis and collaborate with IT IDM technical specialists to proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains.
- Ensure smooth integration between Coupa, SAP ECC, SAP SRM, and other related systems.
- Validate data flows and manage error handling for purchasing interfaces.
ITIL Management
- Manage Incidents, Demands, and Changes in alignment with ITIL best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, interpret, and document business requirements for new applications or enhancements.
- Ensure proper change control and governance using Yazaki development processes.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and resolutions for audit and compliance purposes
IT Purchasing Documentations
- Create, maintain, and update IT IDM documentation, including process flows, interface specifications, and user guides.
- Ensure documentation is accurate, version-controlled, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Support audit and compliance requirements through proper documentation practices.
Candidate’s Profile:
- Master’s in Computer Science, Information Tech. / Business Administration
- 3-5 years of experience
- 3-5 YEARS experience in operting cross regional, complex IT systems
- Full suite knowledge of Coupa, including architecture, API usage, and integration methods.Experience with Postman for payload validation and API testing.
Certification is a Huge Plus - Knowledge of SAP SRM front-end and back-end functionality.Experience in procurement workflows and integration points.
- Expertise in SAP ECC purchasing transactions and master data management. Understanding of IDoc structures and integration with external systems.
- Ability to use ServiceNow for incident, change, and demand management.
- Solid understanding of ITIL principles and their application in incident, change, and demand management processes.
- Proficiency in standard Windows applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.Ability to use advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.Ability to manage conflicts and negotiate solutions effectively.
- Action oriented
- Attracts top talent
- Customer focus
- English language written and spoken comfortably and fluently
At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.
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