Ivalua Technical & Functional Specialist

• Level 2+ Certification: Must hold active iValua Level 2 (Implementer) or Level 3 (Master Architect) certification.

• iValua Level 3 (L3) or Solution Architect certification is a high-value differentiator for integration leads.

• Platform Architecture: Deep expertise in iValua configuration engine, custom dynamic SQL fields, web interface modifications, and workflow trigger scripts.

• Configuration: Hands-on experience configuring complex RFx templates, multi-stage auction events, automated pricing grids, and conditional scoring logic.

• Portal Usability: Optimization of supplier response interfaces, communication workflows, and sealed bid security settings.

• Scorecarding: Design and implementation of custom SPM scorecards, KPI weighting logic, and quantitative evaluation campaigns.

• Risk & Action Plans: Integration of supplier onboarding risk assessment modules with automated mitigation action tracking.

• Supplier Master Data Management (MDM) integration, including bidirectional synchronization of vendor master data, purchase documents, and catalog records.

• Data Pipelines: Proven track record of configuring bi-directional interfaces between iValua and major ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS/Cloud, or NetSuite).

• Protocols: Mastery of API web services (REST/SOAP), flat file SFTP synchronization, and enterprise middleware integration (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi).

• Master Data: Enterprise sync for vendor masters, purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice status updates.

• Data Structures: Expert-level SQL knowledge to navigate iValua database schemas, build custom views, and author complex reporting queries.

• ETL & Analytics: Proficiency in schema modification, data transformation scripting, data cleaning, and custom analytics dashboard creation.

• Advanced SQL query skills (complex joins, aggregations, data transformations) to build custom reports, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and support reporting logic.

• Release & Testing Lifecycle:

o Active involvement in System Integration Testing (SIT), defect triage, UAT coordination, smoke test execution, and cutover go-live planning.

• Cross-Functional Communication:

o Ability to translate technical constraints into clear business trade-offs when engaging procurement directors and functional stakeholders.