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Senior IVALUA Specialist

AT Booking.com
Booking.com

Senior IVALUA Specialist

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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.

We have multiple openings across our fast-growing FinTech (300+ people in tech) department!

The Financial Systems team in the FinTech business unit provides technical expertise to the finance department and is responsible for supporting and innovating SAP ERP/S4HANA, SAP BI, Native HANA solutions, and many other connected external systems like Ivalua, Conga or Blackline. We want to change the way people work with enterprise systems, by building an application platform that supports simplification of business processes and empowers the finance community with better integrations and financial insights.

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Role Description:

As an 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 and help define roadmaps within the team
  • Actively coach and mentor less experienced team members by helping them with their craft, providing guidance, and setting good examples.
  • Serve as a role model for other engineers within the team.
  • Take full ownership of projects and ensure the quality of changes, from planning, communication, coordination, compliance aspects, customization, to go-live hypercare.
  • Provide scalable and innovative solutions, demonstrating analytical thinking and the ability to make fast decisions in a dynamic environment with some level of uncertainty.
  • Drive the identification of opportunities to improve project delivery and/or development methodologies, including training key users, supporting key users, analyzing issues and changes, and providing day-to-day support and incident resolution.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5-10 years Ivalua hands-on experience in solution configuration and working on SQL, at least 2 full cycle of Ivalua implementation experience (S2C and P2P with integrations preferably to SAP)
  • L3 Ivalua Certified in Integration (API, EAI, ETL), S2C and P2P
  • Functional experience and E2E knowledge in sourcing, contracting, SRM, purchasing, GR/IR and/or invoicing
  • Experience in different integration solutions such as SFTP, FTPS, AS2, APIs, SOAP, REST, Web Services, CSV, XML, CXML, EDI, JSON
  • Experience with Ivalua integrations with SAP ECC or/and SAP S4, SAP MM and SAP Vendor invoice management is an advantage
  • Ability to have good grasp of the detail and handle multiple priorities in a quick turnaround environment
  • 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

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
  • Contributing to a high scale, complex, world renowned product and seeing real-time impact of your work on millions of travelers worldwide;
  • Working in a fast-paced and performance driven culture;
  • Opportunity to apply technical expertise, leadership capabilities and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Promote and drive impactful and innovative engineering solutions
  • Technical, behavioral and interpersonal competence advancement via on-the-job opportunities, experimental projects, hackathons, conferences and active community participation
  • Need more flexibility in your work week? We are happy to consider part-time, and reduced working week opportunities* (min. 32 hours per week, subject to terms and conditions)

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
  • If applicable This role does not come with relocation assistance

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.

Client-provided location(s): Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job ID: booking-13405
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Professional Coaching
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training