W2 Role :: Supply Chain Category Manager (Coupa Specialist) :: Houston, Texas (Hybrid, Need Only Locals with DL Copy)

Job Title Supply Chain Category Manager (Coupa Specialist)

Location Houston, Texas (Hybrid, Need Only Locals with DL Copy)

Duration 6+ months CTH possibility

W2 Role

Job Description

Top skills needed: Coupa heavy and will need to optimize Coupa, especially in supplier onboarding, sourcing, and contractor risks. Also need to have a strong procurement process w/ mapping and change management.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Coupa Sourcing Specialist to lead the evaluation and enhancement of our current use of the Coupa platform. This role will focus on optimizing work related to supplier onboarding, RFP management, contract lifecycle, and risk review. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience implementing and improving Coupa systems and will be responsible for recommending improvements, executing changes, and training internal stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

Conduct a comprehensive review of current Coupa processes across supplier onboarding, RFPs, contract management, and risk modules.

Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for automation or simplification.

Benchmark current usage against best practices and industry standards

Design and implement optimized workflows within Coupa to improve usability, compliance, and efficiency.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Legal, Risk, IT) to align improvements with business needs.

Configure and test Coupa modules to support new processes and enhancement, as needed.

Develop and deliver training materials and sessions tailored to various user groups.

Provide ongoing support and guidance to employees during and after implementation.

Champion adoption and ensure consistent usage of improved processes.

Create documentation for new processes, configurations, and training guides.

Track and report on KPIs related to Coupa usage and process improvements.

Maintain a feedback loop with users to continuously refine and enhance the platform.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven experience implementing and optimizing Coupa platforms, especially in supplier onboarding, sourcing, contracts, and risk.

Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing processes.

Experience in process mapping, change management, and training delivery.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement..

Education/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems or related fields.

Experience/Minimum Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain and/or IT Support roles.

Coupa certifications or formal training.

Experience with procurement transformation initiatives.

Familiarity with compliance and risk frameworks in supplier managementExperience in a process-focused role is a plus. This could include procurement operations/sourcing, systems management, IT or consulting.

Other Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in JDE preferred

Strong analytical and data-driven-making skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts

Good financial acumen

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships

Ability to meet project deadlines and manage resources accordingly

Strong organization and prioritization skills

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