Procurement Ariba - Consultant | Hybrid - Makati

<h2>Roles &amp; responsibilities</h2><ul>
<li>Source-to-Pay Implementation Expertise: Possess prior experience in delivering comprehensive end-to-end implementation projects for the Source-to-Pay workstream. Deep knowledge of S2P functional processes.</li>
<li>Procurement Transformation Delivery: Execute procurement transformation and digitalization projects across diverse sectors and geographies, utilizing platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, Zycus, GEP, and Jaggaer. Lead engagements/workstreams end-to-end.</li>
<li>Develop and Drive Opportunities: Lead or support initiatives to identify and advance opportunities by building and leveraging external networks and professional relationships.</li>
<li>Engagement Roles: Independently manage the project and undertake key roles, including but not limited to Functional Design Lead, Testing Lead, Project Manager, Change Management Support across various projects.</li>
<li>Recruitment and Mentorship: Oversee recruitment processes and provide guidance and mentorship to team members to foster professional growth.</li>
<li>Industry Knowledge and Trends: Stay informed on the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and procurement best practices to deliver cutting-edge solutions.</li>
<li>Competency Development: Contribute to internal capability-building initiatives by conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, creating best practice documentation, and facilitating internal training and development programs.</li>
</ul><h2>Mandatory Technical Skills</h2><ul>
<li>Prior experience in implementing S2P solutions in various cloud tools and/or ERP systems.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of procurement processes and spend management principles.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience in:</li>
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<li>Leading functional design workshops (including requirement gathering and fit-gap analysis)</li>
<li>Creating documents at various stages of the project like creating to-be process flows, business process documents, configuration workbook, testing strategy, identify and finalize test scenarios and test scripts, training documents etc.</li>
<li>Leading testing phases (SIT/UAT/Regression)</li>
<li>Integration with client ERP’s will be a plus</li>
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</ul><h2>Key behavioural attributes/requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills</li>
<li>Strong client management skills and experience in working with global cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Highly self-motivated individual with the ability to adapt in fast paced and dynamic environment</li>
<li>Should be flexible to work on different P2P/CLM technologies/platforms after providing required support and trainings</li>
<li>Take complete ownership of project roles &amp; responsibilities, and drive internal practice development initiatives</li>
</ul><h2>Educational qualifications</h2><ul>
<li>Post-Graduate/MBA/PGDM preferred</li>
<li>B.E/B.Tech equivalent</li>
<li>Any certifications on related technology/platform will be preferred</li>
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