Implementation Consultant

Implementation Consultant – AUSTRALIA Join to apply for the Implementation Consultant – AUSTRALIA role at Zycus . About Zycus Zycus is a pioneer in Cognitive Procurement software and has been a trusted partner of choice for large global enterprises for two decades. Recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and other analysts, Zycus empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin AI Suite, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes. Job Description Zycus is seeking an experienced Implementation Consultant with strong domain expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), and Procurement Transformation. The role requires hands‑on configuration and consulting expertise with leading cloud procurement platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, Zycus, Ivalua, GEP SMART, Jaggaer, or any ERP products like SAP HANA. Role & Responsibilities Configuration & Solution Design Configure procurement modules across cloud procurement suites. Translate business requirements into functional configurations and maintain documentation. Define, configure, and validate workflows, approval hierarchies, master data, reporting dashboards, and ERP integrations. Conduct product demonstrations, perform functional testing, and ensure configuration aligns with client needs. Provide expertise during enhancements, upgrades, and production support. Implementation & Delivery Manage end‑to‑end implementation projects, including design, testing, training, reporting, and post‑go‑live support. Drive project delivery ensuring successful, on‑time go‑live and customer adoption. Coordinate with client teams and internal/on‑shore/offshore engagement teams to gather requirements, finalize deliverables, and manage workplans. Ensure high‑quality delivery of engagements led by self and executed by team members. Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a functional SME for S2P processes: supplier onboarding, requisitioning, sourcing, contracting, invoicing, and payables. Conduct business process mapping, gap analysis, and recommend best practices for procurement transformation. Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure alignment with customer objectives and long‑ strategy. Serve as a customer advocate within Zycus for issue resolution and feature prioritization. Pre‑Sales & Support Support pre‑sales activities including RFP responses, client orals, and solution demonstrations. Manage S2P production support and enhancement requests, partnering with business owners to validate change requirements. Identify recurring issue patterns and work with product management/engineering for systemic resolution. Job Requirements 5–15 years of consulting experience in S2P/P2P solutions with IT organizations, consulting firms, or software providers. 5+ of hands‑on experience implementing and configuring cloud procurement suites. Proven expertise in solution configuration: workflows, approval hierarchies, master data, reporting dashboards, and ERP integrations. Experience in configuring and delivering product demonstrations and managing end‑to‑end software implementations. Strong knowledge of procurement processes (upstream & downstream) including sourcing, contracting, supplier management, requisitioning, invoicing, and payments. Domain expertise in CLM, Supplier Management, Category Management, Spend Analysis, and Procurement Digitalization. Proven ability to facilitate knowledge transfer and translate complex technical concepts into business benefits. Exceptional client engagement and communication skills with ability to influence and motivate cross‑functional teams. Demonstrated experience in change management, business process re‑engineering, and gap analysis. Track record of delivering successful, timely, and high‑quality software implementations. Five Reasons Why You Should Join Zycus Industry‑Recognized Leader: Zycus is recognized by Gartner as a Leader in Procurement Software Suites and as a Customer First Organization. Pioneer in Cognitive Procurement: Trusted partner of choice for large global enterprises. Fast Growing: Growing region at the rate of 30% Y‑o‑Y. Global Enterprise Customers: Work with large enterprise customers globally to drive complex global implementations. AI Product Suite: Steer next‑gen cognitive product suite offering. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr