Procurement Software Implementation & Adoption Consultant

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Source One Management Services is in search of energetic, self-motivated individuals to join our consulting team in the Greater Philadelphia area. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team made up of driven, innovative industry leaders who work diligently to obtain the best results for our clients. As a member of the Source One team, you will become part of a company that prospers within a success-driven environment and continues to grow in size, revenue and expertise. Working at Source One will challenge you to invest heavily in your own professional development, and allow you to take control of your career path by exposing you to a variety of categories and industries where you are given the ability to help shape impactful, strategic recommendations.

The position is a full time position as a Procurement Software Implementation & Adoption Consultant within our consulting firm based in Willow Grove, PA. The position would act as part of our Technology Advisory consulting practice, in which we partner with our clients’ procurement and sourcing departments to ensure successful deployment of their Source-to-Pay software platforms. The candidates for this position must have managerial experience and procurement expertise, specifically related to procurement software technology and source-to-pay processes. The candidate for this position must also enjoy working in a fast-paced environment along with other bright and motivated individuals.

What will I do?
The qualified candidate will join our Technology Advisory Practice, where we leverage our procurement expertise and knowledge of client goals, objectives, pain points, processes, and requirements to guide them through procurement technology implementation and associated change management, including Spend Analysis, eSourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and P2P software applications. The Consultant will be responsible for leading client engagements as it relates to implementing procurement software in a project and program management role. Key responsibilities include:

Serve as primary point of contact for client project sponsor and project team
Develop relationships with key stakeholders and ensure consistent buy in and advocacy
Serve as subject matter expert for procurement strategy as it relates to technology
Guide client stakeholders during the technology implementation process in order to avoid delays, poor configuration decisions, inefficient process development, and potential issues with change management, successful project deployment, and technology adoption
Create and manage project plan, resource plan and scope throughout the lifecycle of the project
Own, communicate, and ensure best practices are followed, including proper process and documentation
Continuous improvement of implementation methodology, materials, deliverables, and case studies, as well as documenting lessons learned
Measure and maintain the business case developed as part of the sales process
Identify, resolve, and escalate issues and scope changes as necessary
Identify, foster, and communicate additional business opportunities
Provide support during presales activities such as assessing project needs, planning, staffing and risks management
Contribute to Statement of Work (SOW) development
Ultimately responsible for delivering projects to scope, on time, on budget, and with high client satisfaction

Who should apply?
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, engineering, supply chain, or related field
5+ years of experience providing consulting services directly to clients
2+ years of project management experience (PMP certification a plus)
Experience in implementation of complex software systems
Experience with procurement software such as Ariba, Ivalua, JAGGAER, BravoSolution, Zycus, etc., either as an end user and/or as part of an implementation team
Experience and understanding of procurement industry

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Strong business acumen
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Full command of Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to develop and produce clear reports and presentations
Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and manage expectations
Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and coach individuals and cross functional teams
Ability and desire to work in a small, agile team environment
Entrepreneurial spirit, self-starter, innovative, drive and willingness to learn
Possesses strategic thinking and creative problem solving skills

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%

Company Insights
Since 1992, Source One has been and is a premier procurement services provider and strategic sourcing consulting firm. Our team of spend management and category experts support best-in-class organizations by ensuring their procurement and sourcing capabilities are optimized and that they are getting the most value at the best possible price from their suppliers. Simply put, we help our customers save money by renegotiating existing contracts, streamlining and optimizing processes, and acting as decision support for their procurement and sourcing needs operating under three main verticals: IT & Telecom, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

As a group of out-of-the-box thinkers and motivated individuals, we are always eager to have new members to the team to gain fresh ideas and insights for continuous process improvement and growth.

We take pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to the competitive salaries offered to our full-time employees, we provide an attractive vacation policy and benefits which include access to a 401K plan and disability, life, and medical insurance. Please visit us on the web at www.sourceoneinc.com.

Interested in a career at Source One? Here’s how to apply:
Please apply on our web portal: http://jobs.sourceoneinc.com/

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