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US Tech Solutions HICX Subject Matter Expert in Chicago, Illinois
$58-$76 per hour
Chicago, IL
Contract
Location: This can be Hybrid role(2-3 days onsite in Chicago, Illinois 60642/ Newark, NJ 07102/ Hackettstown, NJ 07840 / Nashville TN 37203 )
Duration: 3 months contract (with extension in 2026)
Overview
- Undertakes its digital transformation initiatives, which includes vendor master data management, there is a requirement to review & address changes which impact the EDGE supplier onboarding solution (HICX application), to ensure it is updated to fit the future digital core solution and process, while keeping it working as well in interim with SAP ECC solutions, until they are retired in few years from now
1) Design of the HICX enhancement and its integration with MDG + implementation with RC Poland and beyond
2) Test and Deployment of the solution, including building training content & change management
3) Documenting the enhancements & changes
Top Key responsibilities
Support SP team with design of HICX enhancement based on the new vendor data model
Manage the testing (FUT, SIT) , supporting UAT and handover to BAU team and Functional Expert
Detailed Key responsibilities
Global Template Design
Use knowledge and/or network to identify key business scenarios across identified HICX enhancements
Actively contribute to the development of the vendor management process design and control in HICX , and support the relevant deep dive session(s) with different parts of the business
Participate in global design workshops and previews for vendor management
Contribute to refining and addressing key design decisions
Carry out Change impact assessment and provide input to training needs analysis for vendor management and related data, working to guidelines and formats prescribed
Contribute to the preparation of Proof of Concept(s) in selected areas as required
Support the HICX documentation activities to ensure alignment with design, control and quality/completeness
Identify test cases for HICX processes and procedures
Support Change impact assessment and provide input to training needs analysis for the HICX vendor master data, working to guidelines and formats prescribed
Support the vendor data team to ensure data is accurate with adequate controls
Support segment deployments of HICX enhancements and related control changes
Country Validation:
Actively contribute to the country validation preparation, execution and sign off to ensure that the vendor master data meet relevant region/segment needs
Ensure the HICX process documentation, relevant key design decisions and change impact assessment are kept in alignment with outputs of country validation
Project Management:
Understand the activity plan and ensure deliverables are to time, quality and budget
Highlight blockages/issues in a timely manner, escalating for support where required
Behaviors:
Team player – supportive of team and colleagues to ensure the success of the wider programme
Ownership – takes full responsibility for own area and deliverables, and ensures a proper handshake with interdependent teams
Global mindset – able to take a step back and look at the bigger picture (e.g. managing individual country expectations)
Can-do attitude – focused on finding solutions, rather than problems
Deliver to timelines – whilst maintaining quality and completeness of deliverables
Self-starter – doesn’t wait to be asked / told
Adopt a future-state mindset and acting as ambassadors for the To-Be Design
Values
Expertise :
A HICX SME brings deep expertise in master data governance, helping ensure the integrity and accuracy of supplier data across systems (ERP, procurement, compliance, etc.).
Seamless integration :
A SME understands how to configure and integrate HICX with platforms like SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, and others—reducing integration time and error rates.
Compliance :
The SME can design and implement compliant onboarding, due diligence, and risk workflows tailored to organizational policies and regulations (sustainability, …)
Skills and Knowledge;
Detailed understanding of Vendor HICX templates
Working knowledge of ERP (ideally SAP, not necessarily S/4)
Detailed understanding of Vendor life cycle process and how it translates in terms of master data management and controls
Understanding of finance and commercial controls
Operational knowledge of company’s current organisation, processes and tools
Strong communicator, written and verbal (English speaking)
Experience
Looking for someone who has experience in HICX technology solution , who is a real subject matter expert in vendor registration
Work experience at international companies
Work experience in cross functional projects
Is at ease working with multicultural teams and remotely
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com/) .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.