Senior Consultant – Spend Implementation

Zycus is a global leader in Source-to-Pay (S2P) procurement software, helping large enterprises drive efficiency, compliance, and measurable value across their procurement and finance operations. Trusted by leading Fortune 1000 organizations worldwide, Zycus enables procurement teams to move from cost control to strategic value creation.

At the core of Zycus’ platform is Merlin AI, an advanced AI-powered engine that brings intelligence, automation, and predictive insights across the entire procurement lifecycle—from sourcing and contract management to procurement, invoicing, and supplier management. Merlin AI empowers Chief Procurement Officers and finance leaders to make faster, smarter decisions with real-time visibility and actionable insights.

Zycus is consistently recognized by top industry analysts such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC for its innovation, depth of functionality, and strong customer outcomes. Known for its enterprise-grade solutions, global delivery model, and customer-first mindset, Zycus partners closely with organizations to modernize procurement and unlock long-term business value.

With a strong global presence across North America, EMEA, and APAC, Zycus continues to invest aggressively in product innovation, AI-led capabilities, and brand leadership—shaping the future of intelligent procurement.

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.

Zycus is seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant to lead the functional implementation of its AI-powered Spend Management solutions. The role involves working closely with global customers to understand business requirements, configure solutions, drive implementation workshops, and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate should possess strong procurement domain expertise, excellent consulting skills, and an interest in leveraging AI to improve implementation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional implementation of Zycus Spend Management solutions across Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) modules.

• Conduct discovery sessions, requirement gathering, solution design workshops, and business process mapping with customers.

• Configure the application based on customer requirements and best practices.

• Prepare functional specifications, solution design documents, configuration documents, and test scenarios.

• Support integrations with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and other enterprise applications.

• Drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT), end-user training, go-live activities, and post-implementation support.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to resolve functional issues and deliver successful implementations.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend best practices to customers.

• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge management initiatives.

AI Skills & Initiatives

• Leverage AI and GenAI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) to improve solution documentation, business analysis, test case generation, and implementation efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to automate implementation activities and improve customer onboarding.

• Promote AI-enabled consulting practices and contribute to internal AI adoption initiatives.

• Stay updated on emerging AI capabilities within enterprise procurement and SaaS solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or an equivalent technical degree.

• 6–9 years of experience in enterprise SaaS implementation or functional consulting.

• Strong experience in Spend Management, Procurement, Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Supplier Management, Sourcing, Contract Management, or Accounts Payable solutions.

• Experience implementing enterprise procurement platforms.

• Strong understanding of procurement business processes and digital transformation.

• Experience with ERP integrations such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.

• Excellent client-facing, communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve productivity and delivery.

• Relevant certifications in procurement, consulting, or project management are an added advantage.

Good to Have

• Experience working on platforms such as Zycus, Coupa, SAP Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, GEP SMART, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Basware, Proactis, or Tradeshift.

• Experience in global implementation projects.

• Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.

• Knowledge of procurement analytics, AI-enabled procurement, or intelligent automation.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong customer consulting and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple implementation workstreams.

• Passion for innovation, AI adoption, and continuous learning.

• Willingness to travel based on business requirements.