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.

Job Description

Zycus is looking for a Solution Architect with deep domain expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P)/ Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or other leading cloud procurement suites such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP SMART. The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting acumen, a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end procurement processes (both upstream and downstream), and hands-on experience in global S2P implementations. They should be adept at engaging with C-level stakeholders, advising on transformation roadmaps, driving best practices, and delivering measurable value. Proficiency in configuration, solution design, and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is essential, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Exposure to Generative AI and its application in procurement consulting will be an added advantage.

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 software and has been a trusted partner of choice for large global enterprises

• Fast Growing: Growing Region at the rate of 30% Y-o-Y

• Global Enterprise Customers: Work with Large Enterprise Customers globally to drive Complex Global Implementation on the value framework of Zycus

• AI Product Suite: Steer next gen cognitive product suite offering

About Us

Zycus is a pioneer in Cognitive Procurement software and has been a trusted partner of choice for large global enterprises for two decades. Zycus has been consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and other analysts for its Source to Pay integrated suite. Zycus powers its S2P software with the revolutionary Merlin AI Suite. Merlin AI takes over the tactical tasks and empowers procurement and AP officers to focus on strategic projects; offers data-driven actionable insights for quicker and smarter decisions, and its conversational AI offers a B2C type user-experience to the end-users.

Zycus helps enterprises drive real savings, reduce risks, and boost compliance, and its seamless, intuitive, and easy-to-use user interface ensures high adoption and value across the organization.

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