Coupa Optimization Engine

About the role

Implement and configure Coupa Optimization Engine solutions for complex sourcing and procurement initiatives. Design and execute advanced sourcing events involving multi-variable optimization scenarios. Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and develop sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Configure supplier award scenarios based on business constraints, cost objectives, capacity limitations, geographic considerations, and risk factors.
• Analyze sourcing event results and recommend optimal supplier award decisions.
• Support Supplier Risk Management processes and integrate risk assessment into sourcing decisions.
• Develop sourcing optimization models, bid analysis reports, and procurement dashboards.
• Work closely with business teams to improve procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and spend management.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide ongoing production support for Coupa sourcing applications.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, enhancements, and deployment activities.
• Prepare functional specifications, process documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, compliance, and risk management standards.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization Engine.
• Knowledge of Complex Sourcing Events, Strategic Sourcing, and Procurement Operations.
• Experience in Supplier Risk Management and supplier evaluation processes.
• Understanding of sourcing optimization concepts, constraints modeling, and scenario analysis.
• Experience with spend analysis, supplier performance, and procurement workflows.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and user training.