Technology Lead – Coupa Source to Pay

Overview

Aquent Talent is partnering with a leading global organization renowned for its dedication to digital transformation and innovation. This company is driven by ingenuity, creativity, and a deep understanding of people’s essential needs, crafting products that enhance the daily lives of consumers, customers, and employees worldwide. Join a team that values original thinking and collaboration, working cross-culturally to deliver impactful digital solutions.

**Shape the Future of Global Procurement Technology**

Are you ready to lead the charge in a pivotal digital core transformation? We are seeking a visionary technology leader to drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge Source-to-Pay solutions, integrating seamlessly with core enterprise resource planning systems. This is your chance to make a profound impact, influencing global procurement processes, fostering strong vendor partnerships, and co-creating innovative solutions that directly contribute to the organization’s success and efficiency. You will be at the forefront of delivering intelligent automation and advanced capabilities that redefine how the company operates on a global scale.

**What You Will Do:**

* Lead the comprehensive solution design, configuration, documentation, testing, and delivery for Source-to-Pay platforms, incorporating intelligent automation across integrated systems.
* Leverage excellent technical and functional configuration expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) Source-to-Pay modules, including Smart Contract Management, Spend Analytics, Guided Buying, Collaborative Supply Chain, and Materials Management (Direct and Indirect).
* Actively participate in gathering and documenting detailed business requirements, providing essential functional insights to technical teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
* Configure and implement Source-to-Pay solutions globally, including approval workflows, custom field setups, chart of accounts, purchase order forms, catalog management, supplier and item setup, user management, and security roles.
* Demonstrate extensive experience in configuring and managing data loads for Sourcing, Contracting, Purchasing, Invoicing Master Data (Supplier, Materials, Accounting), and Catalog Management.
* Facilitate seamless integration and data mapping between Source-to-Pay platforms and legacy ERP systems for transactional and master data interfaces.
* Develop functional specification documents for custom enhancements (WRICEF objects).
* Prepare test cases, validate deliverables, and provide robust support for client testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
* Solve complex business challenges by architecting innovative IT solutions in close collaboration with business partners, architects, and other stakeholders.
* Cultivate strong partnerships with IT and business communities, subject matter experts, external consultants, and cross-functional teams.
* Provide expert advice to business partners on the strategic implications of standard or new ERP solutions.
* Create and execute outcome-oriented strategies, building and sustaining meaningful business relationships.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Minimum of 8-10 years of IT experience within an end-user industry, IT consulting, systems integration, or IT product environment.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or significantly contributing to procurement transformations at an enterprise scale.
* A degree in Engineering from a premier institution or Chartered Accountancy qualification.
* Minimum of 7 years of hands-on configuration experience in Coupa and SAP S/4HANA Source-to-Pay, Procurement, and Materials Management.
* Proven experience in configuration, testing, and implementation of Coupa.
* Participation in multiple full-cycle global SAP implementations, with a focus on analytics-led business transformation.
* Demonstrated experience with Coupa and SAP S/4HANA global implementation or equivalent next-generation business transformation projects.
* High learning agility with an outcome-oriented and transformative mindset, consistently bringing forward best-in-class data, process, and technical designs.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to constructively challenge and assert ideas.
* Experience in creating and reviewing functional specifications for custom enhancements.
* Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal business, technical, and external consulting teams.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated ability to manage projects and teams, including working effectively with vendor partners.
* Experience working in a global setup with peers, leaders, and teams across geographies, and the ability to thrive in a cross-cultural context.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Post-graduate diploma or MBA with a specialization in Finance and/or IT from a premier institution.
* Experience in IT capabilities for other functional areas such as Supply Chain/Logistics, Order-to-Cash, or Finance.
* Formal training and certification in SAP Functional modules.

**About Aquent Talent:**

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