Thoucentric - Digital Transformation Consultant - Procurement Domain

At Thoucentric, we work on various problem statements.

The most popular ones are -

- Building capabilities that address a market need, basis our ongoing research efforts

- Solving a specific use case for a current or potential client based on challenges on-ground

- Developing new systems that help be a better employer and a better partner to clients

- All of these need the best of minds to work on them day-to-day; and we do exactly that!

- Your contribution to organization development is as important as outward facing consulting.

- We are invested in both, employee growth and client success!

Job Overview:

- This role requires the individual to assist clients in Source-to-Contract (S2C) engagements, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations/ transformation initiatives ranging from operational improvement, strategic cost reduction initiatives, change management workstreams to system/tool implementation at a global scale.

- He/she is responsible for managing internal stakeholders, external partners, successfully lead technology-based transformation efforts, and support with leadership updates. He/she should have strong analytical skills and the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

- He/she would work with cross-functional teams and business leads to ensure project deliverables, manage risks or escalations, and seek support on roadblocks.

Job Description:

- Independently manage end-to-end technology lead Digital transformation workstreams- for Procure to Pay processes for either direct or indirect spend category with complete ownership to meet client requirements, cost reduction targets, compliance, and improvement on KPIs

- Drive continuous improvement opportunity projects to drive productivity or reducing process cycle time.

- Demonstrate ability in managing IT projects for Procurement-

- Collaborating with implementation partners to ensure a detailed transition approach and plans for individual geographies/business portfolios.

- Aligning with key stakeholders (Procurement Directors, Business Leads, Delivery Leads, and others) on plan

- Working with transformation PMO to proactively identify risks and mitigation approaches.

- Working with support functions and transformation teams to ensure the project receives the right enablement at the right time.

- Supporting Change Management activities to prepare the client for deployment and adoption (Change Program, Operating Model & Organizational alignment, Communications, Trainings)

- Conduct client's current capabilities evaluation and gap assessment, alternatives assessment and develop strategic ways-to-play for the client to stay ahead of the curve

- Lead right from process diagnostic and initial opportunity assessment to planning and strategy development through implementation.

Requirements:

Must have:

- Extensive hands-on experience (at least 2-6 years) in either Source-to-Contract engagements or Procure-to-Pay process implementation/improvement for Fortune 500 companies

- Working and hands-on knowledge of ERP tools and best-in-class S2P tools - e.g. SAP Ariba/ Coupa/ Zycus, etc.

- 4-8 years of progressive industry and/or consulting experience in FMCG, F&B, IT/High-tech, Industrial/Consumer Goods, Retail, or Manufacturing.

- Strong negotiation skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a cross-functional global organization

- Prior experience in team management with strong stakeholder management skills & the ability to work with remote teams

- Experience in analyzing client's processes and operational data to identify opportunities, develop insights and prepare a business case- to deliver procurement transformational projects.

Good to have:

- Certification such as CSCP, CPM, SPSM is a plus

- Digital Procurement Transformation experience with Procurement tech implementation

Educational Qualifications:

- Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools

Personal Attributes:

- Strong customer-centric focus, relationship management with key partners, persuasive, proactive, and can-do attitude is a must

English: Fluent, written, and oral (ability to interact with senior stakeholders)

- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and meet tight deadlines.

- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

- Strong work ethics and ability to adhere to timelines

- Compassionate towards team members and colleagues

What's in it for you:

- Opportunity to define your career path and not as enforced by a manager

- A great consulting environment with a chance to work with Fortune 500 companies and startups alike.

- A dynamic but relaxed and supportive working environment that encourages personal development.

- Be part of One Extended Family. We bond beyond work - sports, get-togethers, common interests etc. Work in a very enriching environment with Open Culture, Flat Organization and Excellent Peer Group.

- Be part of the exciting Growth Story of Thoucentric!