Implementation lead – source-to-pay (s2p)

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Implementation Lead with expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2 P) transformation and procurement digitization to drive end-to-end implementations across sourcing, procurement, contract management, and invoicing processes. The role requires strong functional expertise, delivery ownership, value engineering capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Implementation & Delivery
● Deliver end-to-end S2 P implementations for enterprise clients across sourcing, procurement, contracts, and invoicing modules.
● Drive procurement process digitization and optimization, enabling clients to transition from manual processes to automated and intelligent workflows.
● Implement Source-to-Pay solutions and configure modules according to client-specific business requirements.
● Manage multiple concurrent implementation engagements while ensuring quality, timelines, and scope adherence.
● Ensure delivery excellence and adherence to implementation best practices across projects.
2. Value Engineering & Outcomes
● Define and track KPIs, savings, and benefits realization across the implementation lifecycle.
● Establish KPI-driven governance models to monitor adoption, realized savings, compliance, and ROI.
● Design and scale tail-spend management strategies to improve spend visibility, supplier consolidation, and compliance.
● Drive measurable procurement transformation outcomes through process optimization and value realization initiatives.
3. Solutioning & Client Engagement
● Support solutioning and client onboarding activities by identifying process gaps and aligning solutions to business requirements.
● Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders and leadership teams, aligning transformation initiatives with cost reduction, risk mitigation, and operational agility objectives.
● Translate business requirements into functional solutions and collaborate with product and engineering teams for successful implementation.
● Conduct workshops, requirement discussions, and solution walkthroughs with stakeholders.
4. AI-Enabled Procurement (Advantageous)
● Contribute to the design and deployment of AI-driven procurement applications across sourcing and spend management functions.
● Support implementation of procurement intelligence, automation, and predictive analytics solutions.
● Pilot and deploy AI use cases including spend analytics, supplier insights, and procurement process automation.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Skills
● 5+ years of experience in Source-to-Pay (S2 P), procurement transformation, or procurement technology implementations.
● Hands-on experience implementing S2 P solutions across sourcing, procurement, contracts, and invoicing processes.
● Demonstrated experience delivering multiple end-to-end S2 P implementations.
● Strong experience in procurement process optimization and digitization with measurable business outcomes.
● Proven value engineering experience including KPI definition, savings tracking, and solution adoption.
● Ability to manage and contribute to multiple concurrent client engagements.
Preferred Skills
● Experience with leading S2 P platforms such as Zycus, SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, Jaggaer, or similar procurement solutions.
● Exposure to AI / Gen AI applications in procurement, spend analytics, automation, and predictive insights.
● Experience in tail-spend management, supplier consolidation, and procurement compliance programs.
● Client-facing solutioning, pre-sales support, or value engineering experience.