Implementation Consultant, Ivalua

Optis Consulting; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Transparent bonus structure

Comprehensive extended health and welL

Wellness days

Paid time off during holiday break

Paid parental leave

Better than industry work-life balance

Job summary

Optis Consulting is seeking Consultants to deliver high-end procurement advisory and precision implementation for clients across the US and Canada. Roles may be remote (US) or hybrid from New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, or Montreal, with travel within Canada/US.

Ideal candidates are confident, versatile, and capable of tackling new problems. Strong communication, collaboration, and ownership are essential for success in a fast-growing consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a consulting/professional services environment or procurement
• Experience with Ivalua strongly preferred; familiarity with SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP is valued
• Proven ability to lead small projects and manage priorities

Responsibilities

• Display credible knowledge of procurement processes and Source-to-Pay solutions.
• Lead customer project work and implementations, develop action plans and proposals.
• Train customers on software applications and gather feedback on changes.
• Conduct follow-up meetings to gauge success of changes.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and partner referrals.
• Sell Optis' value proposition to senior executives to drive revenue.
• Aim to meet and exceed Optis' annual targets.
• Mentor teammates and pursue ongoing professional development

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Public speaking

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Operations

Tools

Ivalua

SAP Ariba

Coupa

GEP

Job description

Ready to help procurement leaders unlock value at every stage of their transformation? At Optis, you'll deliver high end procurement advisory and precision implementation to clients across the US and Canada, and see the results of your work in every engagement.

Optis Consulting is growing! We are looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our team. This role is posted as remote (US), and we are also open to candidates based near our offices in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, or Montreal. Candidates based near one of these offices will work hybrid from that location; candidates elsewhere in the US will work remote. Our Consultants lead the development of solutions by interviewing key stakeholders, gathering, and organizing information, analyzing data, mapping processes, configuring software, coordinating activities, and preparing reports that summarize findings.

We need our Consultants to be confident, versatile and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continue to help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, and have a strong ability to collaborate as part of a team and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations. They must have exceptional communication skills, be adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Display credible knowledge of procurement processes and Source-to-Pay solutions.
• Lead Optis customers' project work and implementations (development of client action plan, completion of the action plan, development of the formal proposal, participating in the presentation of the proposal and influencing key decision-makers).
• Train Optis customers on how to use software applications.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with Optis customers to gauge the success of recommended changes.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, do lead generation activities, or work with partners for referrals.
• Sell Optis' value proposition to senior-level executives.
• Drive the profitable revenue needed to meet and exceed Optis' annual targets.
• Continue to develop your professional skills, mentor others and seek mentorship.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a consulting/professional services environment, or the procurement department of a company
• Experience with Ivalua is strongly preferred; 1+ years of experience working with market-leading Source to Pay solutions, such as SAP Ariba, Ivalua, Coupa and GEP
• Experience leading small projects
• University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Operations, Information Technology Management, Business Operations Management, or International Business Management
• Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and oral skills are required, including an ability to clearly explain complex concepts
• Experienced with delivery and public speaking
• High energy with the capability to multi-task in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization
• Able to work with various teams and support multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees within departments and across functions
• Aptitude for understanding how Optis solutions solve business problems
• Ability to convey information clearly and provide analysis as needed to help customers make proper business decisions

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel within Canada and the United States

WORKING AT OPTIS

We pride ourselves on being different from larger consulting firms by offering meaningful opportunities to make an impact and accelerate your career growth.

Our employees benefit from:

• Competitive compensation
• A transparent and predictable bonus structure
• Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits
• 4 wellness days; a day a quarter to recharge, on top of your vacation
• Additional paid time off during our annual holiday break
• Paid parental leave designed to support you and your family
• A better than industry work-life balance

This approach has contributed to a team culture with over 90% employee retention.

COMPENSATION

The advertised compensation represents the top of the band, including variable compensation. The successful candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their experience and qualifications.

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About Optis

Since 2011, we've made it our mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth Fortune-level companies we serve. To date, Optis has deployed Source-to-Pay solutions with public and private sector organizations across Canada and the US with a team of functional and technical specialists. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Montreal, and New York, NY. Optis a consulting firm that is solely focused on Source to Pay and creates value by supporting the full investment lifecycle to include: strategy, implementation, and adoption.

Working at Optis

We pride ourselves on being different than big firms by providing meaningful opportunities to make an impact and rapidly advance your career. We provide competitive pay, a transparent and predictable bonus structure, great benefits, and a better than industry work-life balance. This results in >90% staff retention rate. More information at optisconsulting.com/about/

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Optis Consulting complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Optis is committed to ensuring accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources by email at [e-mail].