Solution Expert - Center Of Excellence - Procurement Services

Description:

Summary:

Senior Solution Consultant is responsible for designing solutions / leading a team in providing solutions for procurement GBS / Outsourcing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Procurement and able to provide compelling solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, supply chain management, or other relevant work experience
• Certifications like ISM - CPSM, APICS-CSCP or similar supply chain certifications a plus
• 15+ years of experience in business consulting & Solution design
• Proven experience in Procurement with deep functional knowledge in Source to Contract
• Proven track record of success in leading and managing complex projects
• Experience in leading workshops in Design thinking or other consulting methodologies
• Knowledge of Procurement platforms (e.g. Ariba, Coupa etc,) processes and data, and business operations
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, communication and presentation skills
• Having knowledge of E2E supply Chain function plan,source,make, deliver and return would be added advantage

Responsibilities:

• Design Supply Chain Services (Sourcing & Procurement) across multiple customers
• Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to develop compelling business cases for outsourcing.
• Experience in designing & Selling Supply Chain services (Sourcing & Procurement) is important
• Create responses for RFPs/RFIs and creating winning theme for supply chain services
• Prepare solution as per client requirement and Solution defense for outsourcing
• Create FTE estimation, Location strategy, Transformation roadmap, transition plan and conduct due diligence for validating the solutions
• Support in creation of SOW and contract negotiation.
• Hand over to delivery and hand hold where required till the project is on steady state.
• Conduct /participate in Supply Chain Consultancy and analytics engagements
• Lead the team
• Thought Leadership