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With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.\n We are seeking an experienced E-Procurement (Ivalua) Solution Architect to join our team in Singapore. This role will primarily focus on delivery and billable project work while providing pre-sales solution design and tender support for Government, Telecommunications, and Enterprise clients across Singapore and Australia markets.\nAs an Ivalua Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering procurement solutions that drive business value for our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, client stakeholders, and our regional delivery centres to ensure successful project outcomes.\nWhat will you do?\nSolution Delivery (Primary Focus)\nProject Implementation & Architecture\nLead the design and implementation of Ivalua procurement and supply chain solutions for Government, Telecommunications, and Enterprise clients\nDevelop detailed architectural documents, solution designs, and technical specifications that deliver measurable business value\nConfigure and customise Ivalua modules including Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Procure-to-Pay, and Spend Analysis\nEnsure solutions align with client business requirements, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance standards\nConduct system integration with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), financial systems, and third-party applications\nLead technical workshops with client teams to gather requirements, validate designs, and facilitate knowledge transfer\nQuality Assurance & Delivery Excellence\nEnsure deliverables consistently meet agreed quality standards, timelines, and service levels\nConduct solution testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) coordination, and performance optimization\nProvide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the implementation lifecycle\nTroubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolution\nDocument solution architecture, configuration guides, and operational procedures\nKnowledge Transfer & Capability Building\nBuild knowledge transfer and training into delivery milestones to ensure clients can operate and maintain solutions independently\nConduct enablement sessions and workshops for client teams and internal stakeholders\nMentor junior team members and contribute to building Ivalua competency within NCS\nDevelop reusable components, templates, and accelerators to improve delivery efficiency\nPre-Sales & Business Development (Secondary Focus)\nSolution Design & Proposal Development\nParticipate in pre-sales activities including client meetings, requirement gathering, and solution presentations\nDevelop compelling technical proposals and solution architectures that address client business challenges\nEstimate effort, resources, and timelines required to deliver proposed solutions\nArticulate solution alternatives in terms of cost, benefit, and risk where multiple options exist\nConduct Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) to demonstrate technical feasibility and showcase NCS capabilities\nTender & Bid Support\nReview and respond to tender specifications and RFPs for E-Procurement-related opportunities\nCollaborate with Account Managers, Bid Managers, and internal stakeholders to develop competitive proposals\nProvide technical clarifications during tender evaluation and client presentations\nSupport pricing and commercial discussions with accurate technical sizing and scope definition\nAttend internal reviews and provide input on solution design, implementation approach, and risk mitigation\nStakeholder Engagement\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business goals and technology roadmaps\nEngage with Ivalua product teams and partners to stay current on platform capabilities and roadmap\nIdentify opportunities for service expansion, solution enhancement, and business growth\nRepresent NCS at industry events, client forums, and Ivalua community gatherings\nAn Ideal Candidate Should Possess:\nRelevant professional certifications are advantageous\nMinimum 8 years of hands-on experience implementinge-procurement solutions such as Coupa, GEP, Zycus, SAP Ariba, or similar platforms.\nMinimum 5 years of hands-on experience implementing Ivalua, which is a mandatory requirement.\nProven track record of delivering at least 2 full lifecycle Ivalua implementations\nExperience working with Government, Telecommunications, and/or Enterprise clients in Singapore, Australia, or APAC region\nStrong understanding of procurement processes including Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, Supplier Management, and Spend Analytics\nExperience integrating Ivalua with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and other enterprise applications\nDemonstrated ability to lead solution architecture, design, and delivery for complex, multi-module implementations\nIvalua L3 Functional and Technical Certified (preferred)\nWillingness to travel internationally (up to 10% annual travels to India (Pune) for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivery coordination)\nTechnical Skills\nIvalua Platform Expertise:Deep knowledge of Ivalua modules: Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Procure-to-Pay, Spend Analysis\nProficiency in Ivalua configuration, workflow design, form customization, and reporting\nExperience with Ivalua integration frameworks, APIs, and data migration tools\n\n Integration & Technical Architecture:Strong understanding of integration patterns, middleware, and API technologies (REST, SOAP, Web Services)\nExperience with data migration, ETL processes, and data quality management\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures\n\n Complementary Technologies:Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP MM/PM/WM, Oracle Procurement, Microsoft Dynamics)\nUnderstanding of database technologies (SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL)\nFamiliarity with reporting and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)\n\nSoft Skills & Competencies\nClient Engagement: Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills with ability to build trusted advisor relationships\nCommunication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences\nProblem-Solving: Analytical mindset with ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions\nLeadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior consultants\nCollaboration: Experience working in agile, collaborative environments with distributed teams\nAdaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities\n Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and geographies (Singapore, Australia, India)\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working with Government agencies and understanding of public sector procurement regulations and compliance requirements\nKnowledge of Telecommunications industry procurement processes and supply chain operations\nExperience with multi-cloud environments and modern application architectures\nExposure to AI/ML technologies and their application in procurement and supply chain optimization\nWhy Join NCS?\nGrow with Us\nWork on cutting-edge AI products that shape the future of technology\nCollaborate with talented, passionate teams across research, engineering, and design\nAccess continuous learning opportunities and career development pathways\nMake an Impact\nTransform AI research into products that solve real problems for clients and users\nDrive innovation in a leading Technology Services Firm with regional presence\nContribute to building a better future through responsible, human-centred AI\nThrive in Our Culture\nExperience a human-to-human approach where relationships and collaboration matter\nBe part of Team NCS, where bold ideas meet practical execution\nEnjoy a supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and respect\nWe are driven by our AEIOU beliefs-Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity-and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.\nTogether, we make the extraordinary happen.\nLearn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.\nScam Alert\nWe are aware of fraudulent job offers and impersonations of NCS recruiters. Phishing emails using convincing-looking but fake addresses are also commonly used to trick you into thinking that they come from official NCS sources.\nPlease note that all official communications from NCS Group will only be sent from verified corporate email addresses. Always check that the sender’s email address ends with the genuine NCS domain, @ncs.com.sg and beware of extra letters, symbols or misspellings. 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