Location: Bangalore
Duration: 1+ year (extendable)
Job Type: Contract
Work mode - Hybrid-2-3 days WFO
Role Purpose: The Coupa Admin ensures the smooth operation of the Coupa platform by managing system health, user support, and data accuracy. They handle daily monitoring, troubleshoot issues, and provide Level 1 and Level 2 support. Key responsibilities include supplier onboarding, catalog management, and maintaining master data like budgets and vendor information. They collaborate with procurement, finance, and IT teams into align Coupa functionalities with business needs, generate reports, and support system upgrades. Additionally, they conduct user training, manage incidents, and ensure compliance with procurement in policies, driving operational efficiency and user satisfaction.
Role Details Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Technical Leadership:
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Oversee the implementation and integration of Coupa modules, including P2P, SIM
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Conduct daily health checks and investigate system failures.
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Manage middleware integrations (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft) and resolve API/EDI errors.
System Optimization:
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Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for critical issues
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Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and new feature rollouts.
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Ensure data synchronization between Coupa and ERP systems.
Governance & Compliance:
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Maintain Coupa chart of accounts structure, GL accounts, and cost collectors
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Ensure compliance with procurement and invoicing policies.
Collaboration & Reporting:
Integration & Data Management:
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Monitor and troubleshoot transactional data flows, including purchase orders, GRNs, and invoices
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Manage master data updates for budgets, exchange rates, and supplier information.
Application Support:
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Monitor system health and manage incidents across Coupa and ERP1.
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Address user-related issues, access management, and training.
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Perform initial troubleshooting and ticket administration.
Procurement & Supplier Enablement:
Data Management:
Change Management & Training:
Incident Management:
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Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for system issues, escalating complex problems as needed
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Troubleshoot and resolve minor configuration issues.
Definition of Success -
Decrease in the number of support tickets raised in the areas that will be handled
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Increase the number of process efficiencies brought in the areas of projects and procurements systems routine support and operations.
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Decrease in the number of manual business process handoffs
Functional/Technical Competencies Technical Competencies:
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In depth knowledge of Procurement Processes
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Possesses high degree of personal initiative
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Effective communications, presentation, organizational and planning skills
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Effective interpersonal skills to work as a team member.
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Ability to multi-task
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Ability to handle moderately complex issues/engagements/projects
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Ability to address all issues within given area of expertise
Functional Competencies:
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Analyzes customers business requirements
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Configures solution in Coupa to meet client requirements
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Develops Functional Design Specifications for Solution Gaps
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Provides Users training
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Collaborates with Project Manager and other Work stream members to ensure the overall solution meets client requirements
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Provides additional applications/training support as necessary
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Develops supporting deliverable documentation
Personal Characteristics and Required Background: Personal:
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Understanding of business processes
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Prior experience in ERP and Coupa system
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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High customer service orientation
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Language: Excellent English, Arabic a plus
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Strong communication, team and customer skills
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Strong analytical skills
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High motivation and work philosophy
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Able to work independently
Experience:
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BS in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or Accounting, or respective work experience
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10+ years experience implementing Coupa Systems
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Experience working for / with medium to large organizations
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Experience with end to end implementations as Procurement Consultant or Lead
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Certifications desirable