Coupa IT Procurement Analyst

Resource 1 is seeking an experienced Coupa IT Procurement Analyst for a 3-month hybrid contract with our Chicago-based client in the South Loop. Candidates must have prior hands-on experience using the Coupa platform, with a strong emphasis on Procure-to-Pay (P2P) functionality, vendor management, contract renewals, and PO creation. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of procurement operations experience and the ability to support day-to-day IT purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage both administrative and operational functions related to IT procurement and purchasing.
• Handle daily tasks such as:
• Processing requisitions and purchase orders
• Managing quotes and contract renewals
• Resolving invoice discrepancies
• Tracking and communicating purchase status to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and IT teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of requests.
• Engage in supplier management, including onboarding, contract review, and coordination for services.
• Use Coupa to ensure accurate data entry, workflow management, and procurement compliance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2 3 years of experience using Coupa, particularly the P2P module (creating/approving requisitions, POs, approvals, invoicing, etc.).
• Understanding of the data fields in Coupa (supplier, quantity vs. amount, commodity, start date, end date, etc.) and how they interact.
• 3-5 years in IT procurement (hardware, software, telecom, IT services), with understanding of technology contracts, vendor terms, and renewals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing purchasing processes.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across departments and provide procurement status updates clearly and timely.
• Able to start immediately and work on-site in Chicago 3 days per week.

Medical insurance and a 401(k) plan is offered to all eligible W2 employees.