Director - Solution Consulting (S2P/ P2P)

Zycus is seeking a visionary Director – Strategic Solutions with proven expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P) / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and hands-on experience with leading procurement suites such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, and GEP.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Value Realization

• Partner with

  C-level executives

  to understand business pain areas, design transformation roadmaps, and deliver tangible ROI using Zycus’ S2P solutions.

• Competitive Positioning & Differentiation

• Present Zycus as a

  strategic alternative

  to leading competitors (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP) by articulating unique value propositions and innovation-led advantages.

• Generative AI in Procurement

• Leverage

  GenAI and advanced analytics

  to provide predictive insights, automation opportunities, and next-generation procurement intelligence.

• Global Program Leadership & Risk Management

• Lead complex, multi-country S2P rollouts, anticipate

  implementation risks

  , manage regulatory/compliance differences, and ensure successful outcomes across geographies.

• Change Management & Adoption

• Drive enterprise-wide change management strategies, mitigate resistance, and ensure smooth adoption of new procurement processes and technologies.

• Customer-Centric Consulting

• Assess procurement maturity, identify operational inefficiencies, and propose scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with strategic business goals.

• Thought Leadership & Domain Expertise

• Act as a domain expert, stay ahead of procurement and AI innovations, and represent Zycus in industry forums, roundtables, and executive discussions.

• Collaboration & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a high-performing consulting team; work with internal functions (Product, Pre-sales, Delivery, Customer Success) to ensure seamless execution.

What We’re Looking For

• 10–18 years of experience

  in procurement consulting, transformation, or implementation roles within the

  Source-to-Pay (S2P) / Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

  domain, with strong

  global exposure

  .

• Deep domain expertise

  across leading procurement platforms such as

  Zycus, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP SMART, SAP HANA, or similar cloud-based suites

  .
• Proven track record of

  global S2P implementations

  , with strong understanding of both

  upstream (sourcing, contracts)

  and

  downstream (procurement, invoicing, payments)

  processes.
• Demonstrated ability to

  engage and influence C-level stakeholders

  , provide strategic advisory, and drive procurement transformation roadmaps.
• Strong consulting and solutioning background with skills in

  solution design, configuration, UAT management

  , and

  program leadership

  .
• Ability to

  define and articulate value realization frameworks, ROI metrics, and competitive positioning

  , clearly differentiating Zycus against other market offerings.
• Experience in

  global program management

  , with expertise in

  risk assessment, change management, and adoption strategies

  for complex rollouts.
• Excellent

  executive communication skills

  (written, verbal, and presentation), with strong

  boardroom presence

  and the ability to influence at senior levels.
• A

  strategic mindset

  with a passion for

  procurement innovation, process optimization, and digital transformation

  .
• Familiarity or hands-on experience in applying

  Generative AI

  to procurement consulting and transformation use cases is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to

  lead and mentor cross-regional teams

  , collaborating effectively across geographies and industries.

Why Join Zycus?

• Innovative Cloud Product Company:

  Lead transformation with our AI-powered procurement SaaS solutions.

• Market Leader:

  Recognized by Gartner as a leader in Procurement Software Suites.

• Rapid Growth:

  Grow with us at 50% YoY in the EMEA–APAC region.

• Global Exposure:

  Work with Fortune 500 enterprises on large procurement transformation programs.

• Impactful Work:

  Influence product roadmap and shape the future of

  Cognitive Procurement

  .

• AI Leader:

  Be part of a company pioneering GenAI in procurement services and delivery models.

About Zycus:

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.

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