Zycus is looking for a Senior Manager - Procurement Consulting with deep domain expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P)/ Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or other leading cloud procurement suites such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP SMART. The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting acumen, a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end procurement processes (both upstream and downstream), and hands-on experience in global S2P implementations. They should be adept at engaging with C-level stakeholders, advising on transformation roadmaps, driving best practices, and delivering measurable value. Proficiency in configuration, solution design, and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is essential, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Exposure to Generative AI and its application in procurement consulting will be an added advantage.
Role & Responsibilities: Strategic Advisory & Transformation Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders across global enterprises, driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) space. Consulting Excellence: Provide expert consulting on global S2P suite implementations, offering tailored best practices and roadmap strategies to maximize value realization and adoption. Value Articulation: Define and present compelling value propositions and ROI metrics of Zycus’ S2P suite, benchmarking against other leading procurement platforms in the market. Customer-Centric Solutions: Understand unique customer procurement landscapes and pain points to propose scalable, future-ready, and business-aligned implementation solutions. Global Program Execution: Lead and support consulting engagements across multiple geographies, ensuring consistent global rollout strategies while adapting to regional compliance and business nuances. Thought Leadership & Domain Expertise: Serve as a domain expert in Source-to-Pay, staying abreast of industry trends, GenAI innovations, and procurement technology to continuously enhance advisory impact. Executive Communication & Influence: Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills to influence senior leadership, drive boardroom discussions, and deliver high-impact presentations. Collaboration & Enablement: Work closely with internal stakeholders including Product, Pre-sales, Customer Success, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless end-to-end customer transformation. AI-Driven Consulting Acumen: Leverage Generative AI and advanced analytics to deliver smarter procurement insights, predictive recommendations, and strategic automation opportunities.