Associate Manager (Coupa)
- randstad offshore
- 10 - 15 years
- Hyderabad
- 5 days ago
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Role and ResponsibilitiesSystem Administration
- Design and configure Coupa to account for new process requests/requirements that may arise; implement efficient, effective and user friendly processes within Coupa
- Resolve escalated issues related to configured processes in Coupa, maintaining always a sense of urgency, providing excellent user experience and efficiency
- Review major release notes for Coupa and provide delta assessment and impacts.
- Produce, maintain and conduct test plans for user acceptance testing for new functionality and defect resolution; regression testing and testing of fixes to defects in releases.
- Partner with IT teams responsible for development and support of Coupa integrations with interfacing systems.
- Create training materials and conduct Coupa user training and orientation.
- Responsible for deep business process knowledge in order to identify and propose process efficiencies within the systems.
- Perform day-to-day tasks, e.g. reporting/notification of receiving holds and delinquent invoices, acting as Ultimate Approver for approval chains where needed, set up system notifications/banners.
- Supports Procurement team efforts to maintain internally managed catalogs by coordinating with the supplier, purchasing teams, internal IT, legal and business users.
- Maintain and update master data taxonomy and commodity data in Coupa
- Responsible for the management of applicable e-catalogs
Strategic Business Partnership & Collaboration
- Desire to be considered an integral part of a services team and contribute to the success of the groups and our business partners.
- Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable and Business Stakeholders to document business requirements and propose process solutions using Coupa.
- Be a champion to expand the use of Coupa throughout the company, show the value of the tool to those groups not currently using it and assist in the transition into Coupa.
- Proactively identify gaps and opportunities for process improvements and automation leveraging Coupa functionality.
- Tracks and reports on identified key performance indicators and creates summary reports
- Create a positive business relationship with key business stakeholders
- Maintain relationship with the Super Users of Coupa
- Influence up/down stream processes by collaborating with P2P Director to prioritize enhancement requests and optimization projects within Coupa.
- Work with transparency and inspire trust and respect through actions and accomplishments.
Key Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of management or project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of Procure-to-pay (P2P) practices (purchasing, receiving, accounts payable). Supplier enablement or relationship management is a plus.
- Experience with a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Coupa, Ariba or SAP SRM as a heavy end user, technical owner, implementer, invoice processor, buyer or system administrator.
- Demonstrated track record of establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Experience in troubleshooting system issues and working with other groups to prioritize and resolve the issues
- Familiarity with compliance and governance controls.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills to communicate with and persuade a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to collaborate, discuss, contribute and work within a team and across functional areas.
Shift Timings: 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
- Certifications in Procurement and Sourcing would be an added plus
- Experience in Process Improvement / LEAN
- Experience with Coupa software
- Experience implementing P2P systems and knowledge of implementation life-cycle
- Acting as a liaison between internal associates and external suppliers to resolve concerns
- Advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong matrix management skills and ability to oversee tasks delegated to others.
- cXML, EDI or similar eCommerce applications and formats experience is preferred
Key Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior experience in negotiating with vendors
- Experience of dealing with Senior Leaders
- Proven expertise in dealing with internal as well as external clients
- The individual should have played the role of strategic partner, managed vendor relationships in the past and prior experience of managing a team of 3-5 members would be an added advantage for this role
Work Mode: Work from Office- Monday to Friday
Shift Timings: 6:30 am to 3:30 pm IST
Please share your updated resumes at: sh**********l@ra********a.com
Job Classification
Industry: Financial ServicesFunctional Area / Department: Finance & AccountingRole Category: Finance & Accounting - OtherRole: Finance & Accounting - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: randstad offshoreLocation(s): Hyderabad+ View Contact
Keyskills: Sap Ariba Workday Individual Contributor ARIBA Procurement stakeholdermanagement Procurement Operations Coupa P2P Accounts Payable
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