Global Vendor Manager-Coupa Exp Must

Position: Strategic Vendor Management CoE Lead

Location: Remote

Duration: 6+ Months

Candidates can be 100% remote, but seeking them to be in CST or EST.

Job Description:

Candidates can be 100% remote, but seeking them to be in CST or EST.

Hiring Manager pdates:

• $200Millions Manage exp is minimum required
• Change Management, Continuous process improvement & Process automation is required.
• Strong Vendor Management & Workflow is required
• Experience in IT Spend budgets
• Experience in Merging, Acquisition and Joint Ventures
• Six Sigma Certified can be added to advantage
• Large Enterprise Companies background will be considered (Fortune 500) Health Care, Manufacturing & Finance , IT background will be considered
• Candidates must have global vendor management experience along with Coupa experience.
• Candidates should be experienced in governance and rogue spend tracking, vendor negotiations, and organizational change management.
• This person will oversee the strategic vendor spend up to $300M. Direct budget ownership of $600-700k internal labor resource costs.

Required Qualifications:

• Vendor Management Expertise: 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing roles, with a strong understanding of contract negotiation, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Governance Leadership: Proven ability to design and facilitate governance forums, decision-making frameworks, and executive steering committees.
• Strategic Alignment: Experience aligning vendor strategies with enterprise objectives, ensuring visibility and accountability.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong analytical skills with experience in budget oversight, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional ability to engage and influence senior leaders, communicate complex information clearly, and drive alignment across functions.
• Tool Proficiency: Expertise in vendor management and procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Power BI, Beeline, or equivalent platforms).
• Change Enablement: Experience leading vendor management transformation initiatives and embedding best practices across delivery teams.