Digital Transformation Consultant(Procurement)

About Thoucentric:

This role requires the individual to assist clients in
Source -to -Contract (S2C) engagements, Procure -to -Pay (P2P) operations/
transformation initiatives ranging from operational improvement, strategic cost
reduction initiatives, change management workstreams to system/tool
implementation at a global scale. 

He/she is responsible for managing internal stakeholders,
external partners, successfully lead technology -based transformation efforts,
and support with leadership updates. He/she should have strong analytical
skills and the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate
significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
He/she would work with cross -functional teams and business leads to ensure
project deliverables, manage risks or escalations, and seek support on roadblocks. 

• Independently
  manage end -to -end technology lead Digital transformation workstreams within procurement for
  either direct or indirect spend category with complete ownership to meet
  client requirements, cost reduction targets, compliance, and improvement
  on KPIs 
  
• Drive
  continuous improvement projects to increase productivity or reduce process
  cycle time 
  
• Demonstrate
  ability in managing IT projects for Procurement 
  

• Collaborate
  with implementation partners to ensure a detailed transition approach and
  plans for individual geographies/business portfolios 
  

• Aligning
  with key stakeholders (Procurement Directors, Business Leads, Delivery
  Leads, and others) on plan 
  
• Work
  with transformation PMO to proactively identify risks and mitigation
  approaches 
  
• Work
  with support functions and transformation teams to ensure the project
  receives the right enablement at the right time 
  

• Supporting
  Change Management activities to prepare the client for deployment and
  adoption (Change Program, Operating Model & Organizational alignment,
  Communications, Trainings) 
  
• Conduct
  client's current capabilities evaluation and gap assessment, alternatives
  assessment and develop strategic ways -to -play for the client to stay ahead
  of the curve 
  

• Lead
  right from process diagnostic and initial opportunity assessment to
  planning and strategy development through implementation 
  

Must have: 

• Extensive
  hands -on experience (at least 2 -4 years) in either Source -to -Contract
  engagements or Procure -to -Pay process implementation/improvement for
  Fortune 500 companies 
  
• Working
  and hands -on knowledge of ERP tools and best -in -class S2P tools - e.g. SAP
  Ariba/ Coupa/ Zycus, etc. 
  

• 3 -6
  years of progressive industry and/or consulting experience in FMCG,
  F&B, IT/High -tech, Industrial/Consumer Goods, Retail, or Manufacturing. 
  
• Strong
  negotiation skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a
  cross -functional global organization 
  
• Strong
  stakeholder management skills & the ability to work with remote
  teams 
  
• Experience
  in analyzing client’s processes and operational data to identify
  opportunities, develop insights and prepare a business case to deliver procurement transformational
  projects. 
  

Good to have 

• Certification
  such as CSCP, CPM, SPSM is a plus 
  

Requirements

Educational Qualifications: 

Strong educational background from reputed engineering and
management schools 

Personal Attributes: 

• Strong
  customer -centric focus, relationship management with key partners,
  persuasive, proactive, and can -do attitude is a must 
  
• English:
  Fluent, written, and oral (ability to interact with senior stakeholders)  
  
• Ability
  to work in a fast -paced work environment and meet tight deadlines.   
  
• Self -motivated
  with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.  
  
• Strong
  work ethics and ability to adhere to timelines 
  

• Compassionate
  towards team members and colleagues