Coupa Project Lead

We are :

We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters. Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.

Accenture ’s Supply Chain and Operations (SC&O) partners with the world's most powerful platforms to push the boundaries of what technology can enable, empowering new ways of working and transformation at speed. With the largest and most influential tech ecosystem behind us, we play a pivotal role in helping clients accelerate their path to value.

Supply Chain and Operations houses individuals who help clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain.

You are :

An experienced Coupa Project Lead with a drive to succeed, contribute and a desire to learn, to develop and grow our Sourcing & Procurement Coupa business.

The Work...

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Participating in Project Management activities (PMO, status calls, operational committee)

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Addressing both strategic and operational Sourcing and Procurement topics

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Supporting team through problem definition, issue identification and work plan development using problem solving principles and past experience

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Supporting process design activities, formulating the specific solutions to address prioritized requirements (Workshops, Agile prototyping)

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Supporting implementation activities for organization, processes and business content

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Supporting Change Management activities to prepare the client for deployment and adoption (Change Program, Operating Model & Organizational alignment, Communications, Trainings)

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Executing Supplier Enablement methodology (Supply Base segmentation, Communications, Connectivity)

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Supporting the collection and analysis of large amounts of data, developing key insights / findings, and proposing solutions to Procure to Pay issues.

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Coordinating Master Data activities with the client and the technical teams

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's what you need:

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Minimum of 5 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement

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Minimum of 5 years of experience with Coupa or Ariba P2P solutions or equivalent platforms

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Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6-year work experience)

Bonus points if:

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You have proven ability and experience in interacting with business leads to define implementation strategies, business requirements and solution design related to procurement processes

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You have defined processes to optimize work and avoid re-work

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You resolve problems quickly and effectively using creativity and innovation

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You develop simple and easy to understand frameworks and formats to present information and ideas

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You are capable of managing multiple priorities and meet closely-spaced, ambitious timelines

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You organize and manage work effort of self and others to provide quality service in a productive and cost-effective manner

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You have adopt methods and tools that improve personal and team productivity

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You ask for and define needed support when recognizing own/team's limits

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You have experience