Consultant, Zip (Calgary)

Consultant, Zip (Calgary)

22 Oct
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Optis Consulting
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Calgary

22 Oct

Optis Consulting

Calgary

Ready to help procurement leaders unlock value at every stage of their transformation? At Optis, you'll deliver high end procurement advisory and precision implementation to clients across the US and Canada, and see the results of your work in every engagement. We are growing at Optis We are looking for our next Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal team. You will lead the design and delivery of source-to-pay (S2P) solutions for our clients. This includes interviewing key stakeholders, gathering and organizing requirements, analyzing procurement data, mapping end-to-end S2P processes, configuring procurement software, coordinating project activities, and preparing reports that summarize findings and recommendations. This role sits within our Zip practice, where you will lead functional implementations of Zip’s intake-to-procure platform, guiding clients from requirements gathering and workflow design through configuration, testing, and go-live. We need our Consultants to be confident, versatile and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continue to help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, and have a strong ability to collaborate as part of a team and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations. They must have exceptional communication skills, be adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership. RESPONSIBILITIES
• Display credible knowledge of procurement processes and Source-to-Pay solutions.
• Lead Optis customers' project work and implementations (development of client action plan, completion of the action plan, development of the formal proposal, participating in the presentation of the proposal and influencing key decision-makers).
• Train Optis customers on how to use software applications.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with Optis customers to gauge the success of recommended changes.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, do lead generation activities, or work with partners for referrals.
• Sell Optis' value proposition to senior-level executives.
• Drive the profitable revenue needed to meet and exceed Optis' annual targets.
• Continue to develop your professional skills, mentor others and seek mentorship. REQUIREMENTS
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a consulting/professional services environment, or the procurement department of a company




• Preference will be given to candidates with experience or certifications in Zip.
• 1+ years of experience working with market-leading Source to Pay solutions, such as SAP Ariba, Ivalua, Coupa and GEP.
• Experience leading small projects
• University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Operations, Information Technology Management, Business Operations Management, or International Business Management
• Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and oral skills are required, including an ability to clearly explain complex concepts
• Experienced with delivery and public speaking
• High energy with the capability to multi-task in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization
• Able to work with various teams and support multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees within departments and across functions
• Aptitude for understanding how Optis solutions solve business problems
• Ability to convey information clearly and provide analysis as needed to help customers make proper business decisions SPECIAL DEMANDS
• Ability to travel within Canada and the United States WORKING AT OPTIS We pride ourselves on being different from larger consulting firms by offering meaningful opportunities to make an impact and accelerate your career growth. Our employees benefit from:
• Competitive compensation
• A transparent and predictable bonus structure
• Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits
• 4 wellness days; a day a quarter to recharge, on top of your vacation
• Additional paid time off during our annual holiday break
• Paid parental leave designed to support you and your family




• A better than industry work-life balance This approach has contributed to a team culture with over 90% employee retention. Learn more at: optisconsulting.com/about/ ________ About Optis Since 2011, we've made it our mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth Fortune-level companies we serve. To date, Optis has deployed Source-to-Pay solutions with public and private sector organizations across Canada and the US with a team of functional and technical specialists. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Montreal, and New York, NY. Optis a consulting firm that is solely focused on Source to Pay and creates value by supporting the full investment lifecycle to include: strategy, implementation, and adoption. Working at Optis We pride ourselves on being different than big firms by providing meaningful opportunities to make an impact and rapidly advance your career. We provide competitive pay, a transparent and predictable bonus structure, great benefits, and a better than industry work-life balance. This results in >90% staff retention rate. More information at optisconsulting.com/about/ Work Setting The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. Optis Recruiting Policy Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Optis Consulting complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Optis is committed to ensuring accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources by email at [email protected].

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