Pre-Sales Solution Architect - Ivalua/Coupa/SAP Ariba

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NCS, a subsidiary of Singtel Group, is a leading technology services firm with presence in Asia Pacific and partners with governments and enterprises to advance communities through technology. Combining the experience and expertise of its 12,000-strong team across 58 specialization's, NCS provides differentiated and end-to-end technology services to clients with its NEXT capabilities in digital, data, cloud and platforms, as well as core offerings in application, infrastructure, engineering and cybersecurity. NCS also believes in building a strong partner ecosystem with leading technology players, research institutions and start-ups to support open innovation and co-creation.

About NCS India

NCS India Delivery Center (IDC) is an IT services provider for global NCS. We help integrate the core expertise of NCS global group of companies to deliver complete business solutions in the areas of IT Consulting, Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Services and Testing. IDC provides solutions to a variety of industry verticals such as Telecommunications, Education, Taxation, Bank, Travel, Energy & Power, E-Commerce, Finance and Healthcare. We envision to help our global clients across key industries to implement the latest in technology and accelerate their digital transformation journey. For more information, visit https://www.ncs.co/en-in/

What will you be expected to do

You will contribute to the technological solution by delivering expert services for large, complicated projects. You will help provide leadership and direction to the delivery team, as well as Architecture guidance and direction, based on your extensive knowledge of SAP. You are also considered a technical leader within the SAP community, and you consistently offer your knowledge on cutting-edge subjects at community and internal events.

Work Location: Phase 1, Hinjewadi, Pune

Role Overview:

As a dual-function Pre-Sales Solution Architect and Offshore Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of NCS's SaaS E-Procurement practice. This hybrid role combines client-facing solution consulting and pre-sales responsibilities with delivery leadership and offshore team management, focusing on SaaS platforms such as Ivalua, Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, GEP and Zycus.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Sales Solution Architect:

• Partner with sales and account teams to provide strategic solutioning for prospective clients in the e-Procurement domain.
• Conduct discovery workshops to gather client requirements and align them to SaaS capabilities.
• Design end-to-end procurement solutions using leading SaaS platforms (e.g., Ivalua, Coupa, Ariba).
• Develop solution architecture, high-level design, integration strategy, and value propositions for RFP/RFI responses.
• Deliver engaging solution demos, presentations, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Collaborate with product vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders for proposal development and pricing strategies.

Offshore Delivery Lead:

• Lead a cross-functional offshore delivery team based in Pune to implement and support SaaS procurement projects.
• Oversee project planning, task estimation, resource allocation, and on-time delivery with quality assurance.
• Serve as the primary delivery escalation point for global project stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end implementation cycles, including configuration, integration, testing, UAT, and cutover support.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with client expectations across multiple delivery tracks.
• Foster capability building, mentorship, and career development within the offshore team.
• Support ongoing AMS (Application Management Services) and enhancement delivery for post-go-live clients.

Requirements:

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of experience in IT consulting, with at least 5+ years in SaaS procurement platforms (e.g., Ivalua, Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle).
• Proven experience in both pre-sales consulting and offshore delivery/project leadership.
• Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and related integration with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
• Excellent client-facing skills ability to influence stakeholders from procurement, finance, and IT.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills with expertise in tools like PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.

Preferred:

• Certification in Ivalua, Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Oracle Cloud Procurement is a strong plus.
• Experience working with global clients in APAC, US, or EMEA regions.
• Exposure to low-code/no-code integration tools (e.g., Workato, Boomi, MuleSoft) is advantageous.