Business Analyst - Data Center Sourcing & Capacity Management - Associate DevOps Engineer
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The Business Analyst in the Data Center Sourcing & Capacity Management will support with analytics, forecasting, and strategic sourcing., * Support strategic data center capacity planning by analyzing global demand forecasts, infrastructure growth trends, and utilization metrics.
- Assist in sourcing and contracting processes for data center capacity extensions and reductions, collaborating with procurement and legal teams.
- Develop and maintain capacity tracking and forecasting dashboards using tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, or SAP S/4HANA.
- Support capacity monitoring and performance reporting across global GCID-managed data centers.
- Contribute to the development of governance models and sourcing frameworks to standardize and optimize infrastructure-related decisions.
- Analyze supplier performance data, contract KPIs, and operational metrics to ensure sourcing efficiency.
- Facilitate collaboration between sourcing specialists, project managers, and finance stakeholders to ensure alignment between demand and capacity planning.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of capacity reporting and data quality management processes., For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requirements
Do you have experience in VBA?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, For this role, an analytical mindset, communication skills, and a structured approach is required to help the organization make data-backed sourcing and capacity decisions that directly impact SAP's cloud delivery efficiency., * Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Informatics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in business analysis, capacity planning, sourcing, or infrastructure management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Experience working with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, or similar data management and visualization tools.
- Familiarity with data center operations, infrastructure lifecycle, or strategic procurement is an asset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across global teams.
- Proficiency Excel (VBA), SAP Analytics Cloud for data analysis.
- Working knowledge of Jira/Confluence or similar collaboration tools.
- Fluent in English (C1 level), German or Any other European language skills are a plus.