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Business Systems Engineer Senior - GUS

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Hybrid
Lake Forest, IL
88K-147K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Lake Forest, IL
88K-147K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, deploy, and optimize business systems and applications (primarily SAP HCM). Translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions, drive capability roadmaps, improve observability and supportability, partner with operations, and mentor junior engineers.
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Work Location Type: Remote
Req Number 331754
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $88,000.00 - $146,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:
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Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
This role will implement, configure, develop, maintain and optimize enterprise-grade commercial software platforms that enable Grainger's core business processes (i.e. Contracts, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and HR). You will understand the core business processes enabled by these tools and can translate business requirements to the most optimal, performant, reliable, scalable and secure solution that meets the need. This role is responsible for seamless operation of/integration between complex systems in a rapidly evolving ecosystem that includes traditional ERPs (on-prem, hybrid, cloud), best-in-breed specialized tools and SaaS platforms, as well as fully custom solutions. This role is primarily responsible for creating and implementing the physical design which includes building, testing, and deploying code; configuring systems; resolving defects; confirming compliance with security, performance and related standards; providing level 2 and 3 technical support; and delivering recommendations to improve systems.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
You will
  • Design, configure, develop, deploy, optimize, monitor, and continuously improve business systems and applications while demonstrating a clear understanding of business processes and operational impact.
  • Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions and detailed specifications that are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with engineering standards.
  • Contribute to capability roadmaps, technology research, and continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending practical solutions.
  • Serve as a technical resource within the team's functional domain by defining non-functional requirements including security, performance, reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
  • Partner with operational and administration teams to improve service reliability, system health, monitoring, observability, and operational best practices while identifying technical debt and opportunities to reduce waste.
  • Develop sustainable feedback loops that improve system performance, supportability, and engineering efficiency through monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including solution designs, testing approaches, operational procedures, and system documentation to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.
  • Support enterprise integrations and automation capabilities using appropriate APIs, connectors, and platform capabilities where applicable.
  • Evaluate current business processes, systems, and applications to identify opportunities that improve efficiency, quality, scalability, and customer outcomes.
  • Participate in production support, change management, and deployment activities while promoting operational excellence and engineering best practices.
  • Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers while fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

You have
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 3+ years of experience designing, configuring, developing, and supporting enterprise business systems and applications.
  • Experience implementing and engineering Microsoft 365 solutions, including Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, AI/Copilot automation, Microsoft Graph API scripting, and email and mail flow administration.
  • Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions and applying engineering principles to improve reliability, security, and performance.
  • Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, solution designs, and operational procedures.
  • Knowledge of enterprise integrations, APIs, automation, and data exchange concepts.
  • Experience embedding data analytics capabilities and understanding key business data models.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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