Senior Functional Architect

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Functional Architect – Coupa & Supply Chain Management with 11–15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing Coupa-based procurement and supply chain solutions.

The candidate should have strong expertise in Coupa Contract Management, Coupa Inventory Management, Coupa Spend Analysis, Coupa Supplier Management, Sourcing, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

The role involves driving functional architecture, streamlining procurement operations, improving supplier management, optimizing inventory processes, and delivering scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Coupa Contract Management
• Coupa Contract Automation
• Coupa Inventory Management
• Coupa Spend Analysis
• Coupa Supplier Management
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Supply Chain Procurement
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Strategic Sourcing
• Coupa Functional Architecture and Implementation
• Procurement Process Optimization
• Coupa Workflow Design and Automation
• Enterprise Application Integration

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and implement functional architecture solutions across Coupa Contract Management, Contract Automation, Inventory Management, and Spend Analysis.
2. Gather business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into scalable Coupa functional solutions.
3. Provide functional expertise in Coupa Supplier Management and Supply Chain Procurement to improve supplier relationships and procurement workflows.
4. Analyze procurement spend and sourcing strategies to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
5. Oversee Coupa integration with existing enterprise applications to ensure seamless data exchange and process continuity.
6. Assess existing supply chain and procurement processes and recommend improvements to enhance performance and eliminate bottlenecks.
7. Design and implement Coupa workflows and automation processes to streamline inventory management and reduce manual intervention.
8. Provide functional guidance, training, and support to end-users to ensure effective adoption of Coupa solutions.
9. Collaborate with IT and technical teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain the stability and reliability of Coupa applications.
10. Monitor solution performance and ensure alignment with business objectives, operational requirements, and compliance standards.
11. Stay updated on Coupa product enhancements and supply chain management trends to recommend innovative solutions.
12. Prepare and maintain functional design documents, workflow specifications, process documentation, and audit-related records.
13. Collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams in a hybrid work environment.

Required Qualifications

• 11–15 years of relevant experience in Coupa, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Functional Architecture.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Coupa Contract Management and Contract Automation.
• Experience in Coupa Inventory Management and Spend Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Coupa Supplier Management.
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain Management and procurement processes.
• Expertise in sourcing and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable Coupa functional solutions.
• Strong understanding of procurement workflow design, process automation, and optimization.
• Experience integrating Coupa with enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Certifications Required

• Coupa Certified Professional.
• Supply Chain Management Certification.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in SCM Managed Services.
• Experience in procurement transformation and process optimization.
• Knowledge of enterprise application integration.
• Experience in functional architecture and solution design for large-scale procurement environments.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and distributed teams.