Coupa Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Summary #10449

Our client is seeking a driven and experienced Coupa Procurement Manager with strong proficiency in Coupa to join their high-performing procurement team during an exciting transformation phase. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing sourcing strategies, enhancing supplier partnerships, and streamlining procurement operations through the Coupa platform. This role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency, operational effectiveness, and alignment with corporate objectives.

General Duties:

Develop and implement sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships, and drive procurement optimization through the Coupa platform.

Partner with internal teams to support informed, cost-effective sourcing decisions while maintaining compliance and supply chain effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Lead strategic sourcing projects for assigned spend categories, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing contract management.

Identify and execute cost-saving and process improvement opportunities aligned with business priorities.

Coupa Platform Oversight

Administer Coupa procurement functions including requisitioning, purchase order management, supplier onboarding, and invoicing.

Ensure accuracy, policy compliance, and efficient workflows within the system.

Supplier Relationship Management

Build and sustain productive relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and service levels.

Monitor vendor performance and proactively address performance issues or improvement areas.

Market Intelligence & Cost Efficiency

Conduct market research to uncover trends, new supplier options, and cost reduction opportunities.

Leverage Coupa’s analytical tools to assess procurement performance and support data-driven decisions.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, and other teams to align procurement activities with overall business strategy.

Act as a procurement advisor to internal stakeholders, promoting Coupa best practices.

Contracting & Compliance

Lead contract development and negotiations to ensure consistency with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Maintain Coupa sourcing workflows that support legal and ethical compliance.

Process Optimization & Training

Evaluate current procurement processes to identify and implement enhancements.

Deliver training and support to internal users to promote adoption and effective use of Coupa.

Reporting & Analytics

Generate and present regular reports to senior leadership detailing procurement achievements, savings, and key sourcing metrics.

Use Coupa's reporting functionality to track progress and ensure alignment with goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.

Hands-on experience with Coupa or a comparable procurement platform.

Proven experience managing suppliers across various spend categories (direct and indirect).

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in using data and analytics to guide sourcing strategies.

Solid understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and supplier management.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Professional certification in Procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.#ZR

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Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Full-time