Functional Lead - Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Job description: We are looking for a Procurement & Supply Chain Functional Lead to join our team in Toronto, who would support client facing delivery on Procurement & Supply Chain engagements and sales pursuits across Canada. The consultant will lead the implementation and optimization of the procure-to-pay and supply chain processes within an organization. This would encompass everything from purchasing goods or services to the payment of suppliers, materials receipt to issuances, inventory and returns management. The consultant's role is to ensure that these processes are efficient, effective, and compliant with business requirements, using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Microsoft D-365 or others.  Location: Toronto, Ontario KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Process Mapping & Requirements Gathering.

           - Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the current procure-to-pay and supply chain processes.

           - Gather detailed business requirements related to procurement, invoicing, supplier management, and payment processes.

           - Map out and document the existing P2P and Supply Chain processes, identifying pain points and areas for improvement.

• System Implementation & Configuration:

           - Provide functional expertise during ERP system implementation or upgrades, ensuring the P2P and Supply Chain modules are aligned with business goals.            - Work with technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other business modules (e.g., finance, inventory, accounts payable)

• Solution Design & Process Improvement:

          - Design solutions to streamline and optimize P2P and Supply Chain processes for improved efficiency and compliance.

          - Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual work and errors in the procurement, inventory planning, and payment cycle.           - Advise on best practices for procurement strategies, supplier management, purchase order processing, and invoice handling.

• Testing & Training:

          - Lead or participate in testing phases to ensure the solution works as expected, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).           - Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end users to ensure they understand the P2P and SCM system functionalities.           - Provide guidance and support to users during the implementation phase and post-implementation.

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

          - Ensure accurate data management within the P2P and SCM system, helping with the tracking of purchases, payments, and supplier performance.           - Work with business analysts to create dashboards and reports that provide insights into procurement performance, supplier issues, and financial data.           - Analyze P2P and SCM metrics and KPIs to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvements.

• Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

         - Collaborate with suppliers, procurement and supply chain teams, finance departments, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end process execution.          - Resolve any issues related to supplier invoices, payments, and purchase orders in coordination with relevant teams.          - Act as a liaison between business users and the technical teams for system-related queries.

• Compliance & Risk Management:

         - Ensure that procurement and payment processes comply with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.          - Identify and mitigate risks in the P2P and SCM process related to fraud, supplier relationships, and payment discrepancies.

• Post-Implementation Support:

         - Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting after the system has been deployed.          - Analyze feedback from users and suggest improvements or optimizations for the P2P and SCM process.

• Mentorship & Leadership:

         - Mentor junior consultants and other team members.          - Provide guidance and support in their professional development.          - Lead by example, promoting best practices within the team.

• Business Development:

         - Contribute to growing the firm’s business by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts.          - Support sales efforts by preparing proposals, presentations, and engaging with potential clients.          - Help with market research and competitive analysis to identify new business trends. Required Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 7-9 years of prior management consulting experience with hand-on project delivery experience in client facing capacity
• Functional Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations, accounts payable, supplier management, and payment processing.
• System Expertise: Experience in configuring and using procurement and finance modules of ERP software, particularly in a P2P and SCM context.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate across different functional teams to implement or improve P2P and SCM solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify inefficiencies, potential risks, and areas for process improvement.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with cross-functional teams and clients. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability to a variety of industries, business cultures, and client needs.
• Nice to Have: • Industry / Domain Expertise: Often requires specific knowledge related to Hospitality & Hotels Sector"

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: 

• Collaborating with teams of creative, fun, and driven colleagues
• Flexible work options enabling time and location-based flexibility
• Company-provided home office equipment 
• Virtual collaboration and productivity tools to enable hybrid teams
• Comprehensive benefits program (Health, Welfare, Retirement and Paid time off) 
• Other perks and wellness benefits like discount programs, and gym/studio access.
• Paid Parental Leave and coaching, baby welcome gift, and family care/illness days
• Back-up childcare/elder care, childcare discounts, and subsidized virtual tutoring 
• Tuition assistance and weekly hot skill development opportunities
• Experiential, high-impact learning series events
• Access to mental health resources and mindfulness programs
• Access to join Capgemini Employee Resource Groups around communities of interest 

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of CA€22.5 billion.

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