Supply Chain Category Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of current Coupa processes across:
• Supplier onboarding, RFP management, Contract lifecycle, Risk modules
• Identify system gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and simplification.
• Benchmark current usage against best practices and industry standards.
• Design and implement optimized workflows to improve usability, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and IT teams to align system enhancements with business needs.
• Configure and test Coupa modules to support new processes and enhancements.
• Develop and deliver user-focused training and materials.
• Drive user adoption and support change management efforts.
• Maintain documentation related to process changes, configurations, and training.
• Track, analyze, and report on KPIs related to procurement and Coupa usage.
• Maintain a continuous feedback loop with end users to refine system setup and performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience implementing, configuring, and optimizing Coupa (supplier onboarding, sourcing, contracts, risk).
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement and sourcing processes.
• Experience with process mapping, change management, and training delivery.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Coupa certifications or formal Coupa training highly preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years of experience within Supply Chain and/or IT support roles.
• Experience in procurement transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with compliance and risk frameworks for supplier management.
• Experience in process-driven roles such as procurement operations, sourcing systems management, IT, or consulting preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• How many years of hands-on experience do you have working with Coupa?
• Do you have experience with procurement and supply chain process optimization or transformation initiatives?
• Have you been involved in process mapping, change management, or end-user training related to procurement systems?
• Are you comfortable working in a hybrid schedule in Houston, TX (Tue–Thu onsite)?
• Do you have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Legal, Risk, IT) to implement system or process improvements?
• Current visa status
• Desired Salary

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $55