Associate Director -Consulting

About Us

Zycus, recognized by leading analyst firms in procurement technology, empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin Agentic Platform, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes.

The Merlin Intake Agent Offers Business Users Unparalleled Ease Of Use, Increasing Adoption Rates And Significantly Reducing Non-compliant Spending. For Procurement Teams, The Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent Handles Tail Spend Autonomously, Securing Additional Savings; The Merlin Contract Agent Helps Draft Compliant Contracts And Reduces Risks By Actively Monitoring Them; And The Merlin AP Agent Further Enhances Efficiency By Automating Invoice Processing With Exceptional Speed And Accuracy. 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.

Job Description

Zycus is seeking a visionary Director – Strategic Solutions with proven expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P) / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and hands-on experience with leading procurement suites such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, and GEP. The ideal candidate will bring strong GenAI acumen, global transformation leadership, and deep consulting expertise to help enterprises solve complex challenges, deliver measurable value, and position Zycus as the superior choice against market competitors. This leader will manage regional teams and drive strategic transformation programs across EMEA, APAC & ANZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Value Realization
• Partner with C-level executives to understand business pain areas, design transformation roadmaps, and deliver tangible ROI using Zycus' S2P solutions.
• Competitive Positioning & Differentiation
• Present Zycus as a strategic alternative to leading competitors (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, GEP) by articulating unique value propositions and innovation-led advantages.
• Generative AI in Procurement
• Leverage GenAI and advanced analytics to provide predictive insights, automation opportunities, and next-generation procurement intelligence.
• Global Program Leadership & Risk Management
• Lead complex, multi-country S2P rollouts, anticipate implementation risks, manage regulatory / compliance differences, and ensure successful outcomes across geographies.
• Change Management & Adoption
• Drive enterprise-wide change management strategies, mitigate resistance, and ensure smooth adoption of new procurement processes and technologies.
• Customer-Centric Consulting
• Assess procurement maturity, identify operational inefficiencies, and propose scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with strategic business goals.
• Thought Leadership & Domain Expertise
• Act as a domain expert, stay ahead of procurement and AI innovations, and represent Zycus in industry forums, roundtables, and executive discussions.
• Collaboration & Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor a high-performing consulting team; work with internal functions (Product, Pre-sales, Delivery, Customer Success) to ensure seamless execution.

What We're Looking For

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Why Join Zycus

About Zycus :

Zycus, recognized by leading analyst firms in procurement technology, empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin Agentic Platform, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes.

The Merlin Intake Agent offers business users unparalleled ease of use, increasing adoption rates and significantly reducing non-compliant spending. For procurement teams, the Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent handles tail spend autonomously, securing additional savings; the Merlin Contract Agent helps draft compliant contracts and reduces risks by actively monitoring them; and the Merlin AP Agent further enhances efficiency by automating invoice processing with exceptional speed and accuracy.

Join us in redefining procurement with Cognitive Procurement software . Let's innovate, transform, and create a significant impact together. Start your #CognitiveProcurement journey with Zycus — where you are truly #MeantforMore .

Skills Required

Risk Assessment, Configuration, Change Management, Sap Ariba, Solution Design, Advanced Analytics, Coupa