Procurement Zycus - Assistant Manager

Roles & responsibilities

• Source-to-Pay Implementation Expertise: Possess prior experience in delivering comprehensive end-to-end implementation projects for the Source-to-Pay workstream. Deep knowledge of S2P functional processes.
• Procurement Transformation Delivery: Execute procurement transformation and digitalization projects across diverse sectors and geographies, utilizing platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, Zycus, GEP, and Jaggaer. Lead engagements/workstreams end-to-end.
• Develop and Drive Opportunities: Lead or support initiatives to identify and advance opportunities by building and leveraging external networks and professional relationships.
• Engagement Roles: Independently manage the project and undertake key roles, including but not limited to Functional Design Lead, Testing Lead, Project Manager, Change Management Support across various projects.
• Recruitment and Mentorship: Oversee recruitment processes and provide guidance and mentorship to team members to foster professional growth.
• Industry Knowledge and Trends: Stay informed on the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and procurement best practices to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Competency Development: Contribute to internal capability-building initiatives by conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, creating best practice documentation, and facilitating internal training and development programs.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Prior experience in implementing S2P solutions in various cloud tools and/or ERP systems.
• With 7-10 years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and spend management principles.
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Leading functional design workshops (including requirement gathering and fit-gap analysis)
  • Creating documents at various stages of the project like creating to-be process flows, business process documents, configuration workbook, testing strategy, identify and finalize test scenarios and test scripts, training documents etc.
  • Leading testing phases (SIT/UAT/Regression)
  • Integration with client ERP's will be a plus

Key behavioural attributes/requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong client management skills and experience in working with global cross-functional teams
• Highly self-motivated individual with the ability to adapt in fast paced and dynamic environment
• Should be flexible to work on different P2P/CLM technologies/platforms after providing required support and trainings
• Take complete ownership of project roles & responsibilities, and drive internal practice development initiatives

Educational qualifications

• Post-Graduate/MBA/PGDM preferred
• B.E/B.Tech equivalent
• Any certifications on related technology/platform will be preferred