Sirion Architect

About the Position

Sirion Architect

Date published: Aug 13 2026

Location: Chennai / India

Job category: Technology & Engineering

Work model: Hybrid

This hybrid Functional Architect role focuses on designing and optimizing enterprise supply chain solutions powered by agentic AI and robust integration architectures. The candidate will translate complex business requirements into scalable functional designs that enhance procurement efficiency, spend transparency, and operational resilience while aligning with organizational strategies and improving societal value through more sustainable and responsive supply chain practices.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive supply chain functional architectures that align with enterprise strategies and enable efficient end-to-end planning, sourcing, and fulfillment processes.
• Oversee the translation of complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications for agentic AI-driven solutions.
• Provide guidance on integration architecture across multiple applications and platforms.
• Drive the functional design of agentic AI capabilities that optimize inventory planning, demand forecasting, and exception management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define end-to-end process maps for sourcing, purchasing, and logistics.
• Coordinate solution validation through functional testing, user acceptance testing, and scenario walkthroughs.
• Develop detailed functional documentation including process flows, configuration logic, and integration touchpoints.
• Partner with data and analytics teams to define functional requirements for spend analysis and supply chain performance dashboards.
• Advise stakeholders on the functional implications of new integration patterns, APIs, and data exchange mechanisms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by assessing current supply chain and procurement processes and proposing enhancements.
• Coordinate with change management and training teams to define functional use cases and guidance materials.
• Monitor solution performance and user feedback post-deployment to identify functional refinements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in functional architecture for complex supply chain environments.
• Deep practical knowledge of agentic AI concepts and tools.
• Strong expertise in integration architecture.
• Solid exposure to spend management analytics.
• Experience in procurement process optimization.

Nice to Have

• Preferred certifications include Supply Chain Management certification and AI or integration-focused credentials such as CPIM, CSCP, or AI solution design certifications.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program including retirement plans, financial education, healthcare plans, counseling, and more.
• Opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations.
• Real-world impact by helping strengthen businesses of the biggest brands.

About the Company

Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enable us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.

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