Digital Transformation Consultant(Procurement)

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 within procurement 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 projects to increase productivity or reduce process cycle time
• Demonstrate ability in managing IT projects for Procurement
• Collaborate 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
• Work with transformation PMO to proactively identify risks and mitigation approaches
• Work 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

Must have:

• Extensive hands-on experience (at least 2-4 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.
• 3-6 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
• Strong stakeholder management skills & the ability to work with remote teams
• Experience in analyzing clients 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

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