Senior Ivalua Specialist

Role Description

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

 

As a Senior Ivalua Specialist, you will design and implement solutions for new finance initiatives, day-to-day Ivalua optimization, setting up new functionalities, customizing or modifying existing functionalities to transform the as-is processes. You will utilize your knowledge and experience of Ivalua to design solutions which meet business objectives and goals.

 

• You will participate in the development of solution design documents, functional design documents, configuration, testing and deployment.
• You will partner with business owners and digital teams to identify opportunities for improvement and offer up appropriate solution designs to meet business objectives
• Through your experience of Ivalua, you will translate business requirements into system configuration which meet business requirements.
• It is essential that you have a strong understanding of procurement processes and integration with legacy systems and you have strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills in English.
• Due to the rapid and continuous growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role may evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur.

 

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Set technical strategy for business impacting projects, help define roadmaps within the team.

• Actively coach and mentor less experienced team members by helping them with their craft and providing guidance and setting good examples. 

• Role model for the other engineers within the team

• Full ownership of projects and quality of changes, from planning, communication, coordination, compliance aspects, customization and go-live hypercare;

• Analytical thinking

• Providing scalable and innovative solutions;

• Ability to take fast decisions in a very dynamic environment, with some level of uncertainty

• Drive the identification of opportunities (processes, people) to improve project delivery and/or development methodologies.

• Training of key users and key user support. Analyzing issues and changes;

• Day to day support and incident resolution

 

Qualifications & Skills:

• 10 years Ivalua hands-on experience in solution configuration and working on SQL

• L3 Ivalua Certified in Integration is a must (API, EAI, ETL) 

• L3 Ivalua Certified both in S2C and P2P is a must

• Advanced Level in SQL is a must

• At least 3 full cycle of end-to-end Ivalua implementation experience (S2C and P2P with integrations preferably to SAP)

• Functional experience and E2E knowledge in sourcing, contracting, SRM, purchasing, GR/IR and/or invoicing

• Experience in maintaining live Ivalua Buyer solution with working integrations

• Experience in different integration solutions such as SFTP, FTPS, AS2, APIs, SOAP, REST, Web Services, CSV, XML, CXML, EDI, JSON

• Proven experience in the Ivalua PBI module is good to have

• Experience with Ivalua integrations with SAP ECC or/and SAP S4  is an advantage

• Experience with SAP MM and SAP Vendor invoice management is an advantage

• Ability to have good grasp of the detail and manage multiple priorities in a quick turnaround environment

• Good in collecting the business requirements and translating the requirements to technical consultants. Hands-on experience in preparing functional specification, technical specification and conducting testing including UAT.

• Strategic thinking, being able to balance mid-term objectives with short-term tactics and goals

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written

• Organized, flexible, proactive and result-oriented.

• Experience in leading a team and being a technical mentor is an advantage

 

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave

• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)

• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com: 

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. 

 

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech." 

 

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

Application Process:  

• Let's go places together: How we Hire 

• This role does not come with relocation assistance.

 

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

 

Pre-Employment Screening

 

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

 

Key Skills

• 10 years Ivalua hands-on experience in solution configuration and working on SQL

• L3 Ivalua Certified in Integration is a must (API, EAI, ETL) 

• L3 Ivalua Certified both in S2C and P2P is a must

• Advanced Level in SQL is a must

• At least 3 full cycle of end-to-end Ivalua implementation experience (S2C and P2P with integrations preferably to SAP)

• Functional experience and E2E knowledge in sourcing, contracting, SRM, purchasing, GR/IR and/or invoicing

• Experience in maintaining live Ivalua Buyer solution with working integrations

• Experience in different integration solutions such as SFTP, FTPS, AS2, APIs, SOAP, REST, Web Services, CSV, XML, CXML, EDI, JSON

• Proven experience in the Ivalua PBI module is good to have

• Experience with Ivalua integrations with SAP ECC or/and SAP S4  is an advantage

• Experience with SAP MM and SAP Vendor invoice management is an advantage

• Ability to have good grasp of the detail and manage multiple priorities in a quick turnaround environment

• Good in collecting the business requirements and translating the requirements to technical consultants. Hands-on experience in preparing functional specification, technical specification and conducting testing including UAT.

• Strategic thinking, being able to balance mid-term objectives with short-term tactics and goals

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written

• Organized, flexible, proactive and result-oriented.

• Experience in leading a team and being a technical mentor is an advantage

 

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.