Solution Architect

**About Us**
- Zycus, recognized by leading analyst firms in procurement technology, empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin Agentic Platform, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes.- The Merlin Intake Agent offers business users unparalleled ease of use, increasing adoption rates and significantly reducing non-compliant spending. For procurement teams, the Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent handles tail spend autonomously, securing additional savings; the Merlin Contract Agent helps draft compliant contracts and reduces risks by actively monitoring them; and the Merlin AP Agent further enhances efficiency by automating invoice processing with exceptional speed and accuracy.**We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer**:

- Zycus is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. All hiring decisions will be based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job requirements.**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.

**Job Requirement**
- **13 -18 years of experience** in consulting, implementation, or transformation roles within the **Source-to-Pay (S2P) or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Domain**:

- **Domain expertise** in leading procurement platforms such as **SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP SMART, SAP HANA, or similar cloud-based suites**.
- Proven track record of managing **global S2P implementations** with strong understanding of both **upstream (sourcing, contracts)** and **downstream (procurement, invoicing, payments)** processes.
- Strong **consulting and advisory skills**, with the ability to engage and influence **C-level stakeholders** on procurement transformation strategies.
- Ability to define and articulate **value realization frameworks**, **ROI metrics**, and compare Zycus' suite with other market offerings.
- Hands-on expertise in **solution design, configuration, and UAT management**.
- Excellent **verbal and written communication** skills with the ability to deliver impactful executive-level presentations and documentation.
- **Global exposure** working with clients across geographies and industries.
- Strategic mindset with a passion for **process optimization, change management**, and **procurement innovation**.
- Familiarity or working knowledge of **Generative AI** and its use cases in **consulting or digital procurement transformation** is a strong plus.

**Five Reasons Why You Should Join Zycus**
- **Industry Recognized Leader**:Zycus is recognized by **Gartner**(world’s leading market research analyst) as a Leader in Procurement Software Suites.**Zycus is also recognized as a** Customer First Organization by Gartner.**Zycus's Procure to Pay Suite Scores 4.5 out of 5 ratings in Gartner Peer Insights for Procure-to-Pay Suites.
- **Pioneer in Cognitive Procurement**: Zycus is a pioneer in Cognitive Procurement softw