Presales Solutions Consultant

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.

We are seeking an experienced German-speaking Solution Consultant to join our dynamic Presales team and drive our sales efforts across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). This role is ideal for professionals who have worked with leading enterprise procurement software platforms and possess strong functional expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Procurement Transformation processes.

As a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, you will leverage your expertise in SaaS solutions, enterprise software demonstrations, and business process transformation to help organizations solve complex procurement challenges. You will work closely with Sales teams to understand customer requirements, map business needs to solution capabilities, and articulate the value of digital procurement transformation.

In this high-impact customer-facing role, you will drive deal success by delivering compelling product demonstrations, discovery workshops, executive presentations, and value-based solution discussions. You will also play a key role in responding to RFPs/RFIs, creating tailored solution blueprints, and guiding customers through their evaluation journey.

Experience with enterprise procurement solutions such as Zycus, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP, Zip, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Basware, or similar Source-to-Pay platforms is mandatory for this role. Candidates without procurement software experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with enterprise customers across the DACH region to understand their procurement, sourcing, and business transformation objectives.

• Lead discovery workshops and consultative discussions to identify customer challenges, business requirements, and strategic priorities.

• Deliver compelling product demonstrations and value-based presentations showcasing how our solutions address customer needs.

• Translate complex business requirements into tailored solution recommendations and high-level solution architectures.

• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle, helping customers envision and achieve procurement transformation outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams to develop winning deal strategies and drive successful outcomes.

• Support RFP, RFI, and proposal responses by articulating solution capabilities, differentiators, and business value.

• Build strong relationships with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and Executive stakeholders within prospective customer organizations.

• Conduct competitive positioning and effectively communicate the unique value proposition of our Source-to-Pay platform.

• Provide functional expertise in procurement processes, including Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Spend Management.

• Stay current on industry trends, market developments, and best practices within the procurement technology landscape.

• Partner with internal teams to provide customer feedback and contribute to the continuous enhancement of product capabilities and solution messaging.

Requirements

• Required Skills & Qualifications

  Mandatory Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in Presales, Solution Consulting, Functional Consulting, Solution Architecture, Implementation Consulting, or other customer-facing roles within a SaaS or Enterprise Software environment.

  • Fluent German (C1/C2 level) and English communication skills with the ability to confidently engage with customers, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Mandatory domain expertise in Procurement and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, including one or more of the following areas:

    • Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

    • Strategic Sourcing

    • Supplier Management

    • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

    • Spend Analysis

    • Procurement Transformation

  • Hands-on experience with at least one leading procurement platform such as:

    • Zycus

    • Coupa

    • Ivalua

    • GEP SMART

    • Zip

    • SAP Ariba

    • Jaggaer

    • Oracle Procurement Cloud

    • Basware

    • Or other enterprise Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions

  • Proven experience conducting customer discovery sessions, solution workshops, and enterprise software demonstrations.

  • Strong ability to translate complex business requirements into solution recommendations and business value propositions.

  • Experience supporting RFPs, RFIs, proposals, and competitive evaluations.

  • Excellent presentation, stakeholder management, and consultative selling skills.

  • Experience working with enterprise customers and managing multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

  Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience selling or supporting AI-enabled procurement, spend management, or supply chain solutions.

  • Previous experience working within global SaaS organizations.

  • Understanding of procurement transformation, digital transformation, and business process optimization initiatives.

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

  • Knowledge of supplier risk management, ESG, supplier collaboration, or spend analytics solutions.

  • Exposure to solution architecture, value engineering, or business consulting methodologies.

  • Experience working with multinational organizations across the DACH region.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

  Important Note

  This role requires both German and English fluency and prior experience with Procurement / Source-to-Pay software platforms. Candidates without procurement software domain experience (e.g., Zycus, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP, Zip, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Oracle Procurement, etc.) will not be considered.

Why Join Zycus?

Shape the Future of Procurement

Be part of a company that is redefining procurement through AI, automation, and digital transformation. You'll help some of the world's leading enterprises modernize their procurement operations and unlock business value.

Work with Global Enterprise Customers

Collaborate with procurement leaders, executives, and decision-makers from Fortune 500 and large multinational organizations across industries.

High-Impact, Customer-Facing Role

As a Solution Consultant, you'll play a strategic role in influencing customer decisions, shaping solution strategies, and driving business growth across the DACH region.

Innovative Product Portfolio

Represent a market-leading Source-to-Pay platform that combines deep procurement expertise with cutting-edge AI capabilities.

Global Exposure

Work closely with international Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Leadership teams while engaging with customers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other global markets.

Growth & Career Development

Join a high-growth organization that values learning, innovation, and internal career progression. You'll have opportunities to expand your expertise across procurement, SaaS technology, consulting, and enterprise solutioning.

Collaborative & Inclusive Culture

Become part of a passionate and diverse team focused on customer success, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Competitive Rewards

We offer competitive compensation, performance-driven incentives, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing global technology company.

About Zycus

Zycus is a recognized global leader in AI-powered Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, helping enterprises transform procurement into a strategic business function. For over two decades, Zycus has partnered with some of the world's largest organizations to streamline procurement operations, enhance supplier collaboration, optimize spend, and drive measurable business outcomes.

Our comprehensive suite spans the entire procurement lifecycle, including Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Spend Analytics, and Autonomous Procurement powered by AI.

With a global presence across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, Zycus serves hundreds of enterprise customers and continues to innovate at the forefront of procurement technology.

At Zycus, we're not just transforming procurement—we're helping organizations build smarter, more agile, and more resilient businesses. If you're passionate about enterprise software, procurement transformation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you