Implementation Consultant

Zycus; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zycus is seeking an Implementation Consultant with deep domain expertise in P2P/S2P, Procure-to-Pay, and Source-to-Pay to drive cloud procurement implementations for enterprise customers.

You will translate business requirements into functional configurations, design end-to-end solutions, and lead demos, testing, training, and go-live activities across global programs. Prior consulting in cloud procurement suites is highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• 3–15 years of consulting experience in S2P/P2P solutions with IT organizations, consulting firms, or software providers.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and configuring Cloud Procurement Suites (Ariba, Coupa, Zycus, Ivalua, GEP SMART, Jaggaer, or similar).
• Proven expertise in solution configuration: workflows, approval hierarchies, master data, reporting dashboards, and ERP/financial system integrations.

Aufgaben

• Configure procurement modules (Upstream and Downstream) across cloud procurement suites.
• Translate business requirements into functional configurations and maintain configuration documentation.
• Define, configure, and validate workflows, approval hierarchies, master data, reporting dashboards, and ERP/financial integrations.
• Conduct product demonstrations, perform functional testing, and ensure configuration aligns with client needs.
• Provide configuration expertise during enhancements, upgrades, and production support.
• Manage end-to-end implementation projects, including design, testing, training, reporting, and post-go-live support.
• Drive project delivery ensuring successful, on-time go-live and customer adoption.
• Coordinate with client teams and onsite/offshore engagement teams to gather requirements, finalize deliverables, and manage workplans.
• Ensure quality delivery of engagements both led by self and executed by reportees.
• Act as a functional SME for Source-to-Pay processes and advise on best practices.
• Support pre-sales activities including RFP responses, client orals, and solution demonstrations.

Kenntnisse

S2P/P2P solutions

Cloud procurement suites

Solution configuration

Procurement processes

Client engagement

Jobbeschreibung

Zycus is looking for an Implementation Consultant with strong domain expertise in P2P / S2P / Procure-to-Pay / Source-to-Pay / Procurement. The ideal candidate should have handson configuration experience with Procurement Software such as Ariba, Coupa, Zycus, Ivalua, GEP SMART, Jaggaer, etc., and a solid understanding of both upstream and downstream modules. Candidates who have worked as Solution Consultants, Functional Consultants, Solution Architects, or PreSales Consultants are highly preferred. Prior consulting experience in implementing or managing Cloud Procurement Suites is also an added advantage.

Role & Responsibilities:

Configuration & Solution Design

• Configure procurement modules (Upstream and Downstream) across cloud procurement suites.
• Translate business requirements into functional configurations and maintain configuration documentation.
• Define, configure, and validate workflows, approval hierarchies, master data, reporting dashboards, and ERP/financial integrations.
• Conduct product demonstrations, perform functional testing, and ensure configuration aligns with client needs.
• Provide configuration expertise during enhancements, upgrades, and production support.

Implementation & Delivery

• Manage end-to-end implementation projects, including design, testing, training, reporting, and post-go-live support.
• Drive project delivery ensuring successful, on-time go-live and customer adoption.
• Coordinate with client teams and onsite/offshore engagement teams to gather requirements, finalize deliverables, and manage workplans.
• Ensure quality delivery of engagements both led by self and executed by reportees.

Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a functional SME for Source-to-Pay processes: supplier onboarding, requisitioning, sourcing, contracting, invoicing, and payables.
• Conduct business process mapping, gap analysis, and recommend best practices for procurement transformation.
• Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure alignment with customer objectives and long-term strategy.
• Serve as a customer advocate within Zycus for issue resolution and feature prioritization.
• Support pre-sales activities including RFP responses, client orals, and solution demonstrations.
• Manage S2P production support and enhancement requests, partnering with business owners to validate change requirements.
• Identify recurring issue patterns and work with product management/engineering for systemic resolution.
• Drive AI-led innovation initiatives within Procurement and Source-to-Pay transformation programs.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI, automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent workflows to improve procurement operations and customer outcomes.
• Partner with product, engineering, and customer teams to design innovative AI-powered use cases across sourcing, supplier management, contract management, invoicing, and procurement analytics.
• Recommend process optimization opportunities using AI-enabled insights, automation frameworks, and digital transformation strategies.
• Act as a strategic advisor to customers on emerging trends in AI-driven procurement transformation and intelligent enterprise automation.
• Contribute to building reusable consulting accelerators, AI-driven implementation frameworks, and best practices for scalable customer delivery.
• Support innovation workshops, executive discussions, and solution demonstrations showcasing Zycus’ AI capabilities and procurement innovation roadmap.

Skills Required

• 3–15 years of consulting experience in S2P/P2P solutions with IT organizations, consulting firms, or software providers.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and configuring Cloud Procurement Suites (Ariba, Coupa, Zycus, Ivalua, GEP SMART, Jaggaer, or similar).
• Proven expertise in solution configuration: workflows, approval hierarchies, master data, reporting dashboards, and ERP/financial system integrations.
• Experience in configuring and delivering product demonstrations and managing end-to-end software implementations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes (upstream & downstream) including sourcing, contracting, supplier management, requisitioning, invoicing, and payments.
• Domain expertise in CLM, Supplier Management, Category Management, Spend Analysis, and Procurement Digitalization.
• Proven ability to facilitate knowledge transfer and translate complex technical concepts into business benefits.
• Exceptional client engagement and communication skills with ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in change management (MOC), business process re-engineering, and gap analysis.
• Track record of delivering successful, timely, and high-quality software implementations.

5 Reasons to Join the Zycus Solution Consulting Group

Join a consulting organization that is actively integrating AI, automation, and intelligent procurement capabilities into enterprise transformation programs. Help shape the next generation of procurement experiences for global enterprises.

2. Strategic & High-Impact Consulting Exposure

Go beyond implementation and serve as a trusted transformation advisor. Work with enterprise customers to optimize procurement operations through technology, innovation, and AI-driven process improvements.

3. Work on Complex Global Enterprise Programs

• Source-to-Pay (S2P)
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Invoicing & Accounts Payable
• Procurement Analytics

4. Accelerated Career Growth

Develop expertise across multiple consulting disciplines, including:

• Solution Consulting
• Stakeholder Management
• AI & Digital Transformation
• Innovation & Product Strategy

This role provides a strong career path into Solution Architecture, Practice Leadership, Product Strategy, and AI Consulting.

Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to influence product direction, build AI-powered consulting accelerators, and help shape the future of procurement technology.