Coupa Architect

We are seeking an experienced Coupa Lead Architect to design, implement, and lead end-to-end Coupa solutions across Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. The ideal candidate will act as the technical and functional design authority, ensuring seamless integration with ERP systems and alignment with enterprise business processes.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of Coupa solutions across P2P, Sourcing, Contract Management, Invoicing, and Expenses.
• Act as the overall architecture owner, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with best practices.
• Provide architectural guidance to functional and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

End-to-End Coupa Implementation

• Drive end-to-end Coupa implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Define and govern configuration standards, data models, and integration patterns.
• Ensure adherence to Coupa implementation methodology and Clean Core ERP principles.
  
  

ERP & System Integrations

• Design and oversee seamless integration between Coupa and ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, etc.).
• Lead integrations using Coupa APIs, cXML, Flat Files, Middleware (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, SAP CPI, Informatica).
• Ensure robust error handling, monitoring, and reconciliation processes.
  
  

Business Process Alignment

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align Coupa solutions with Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Contract, and Financial processes.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Coupa configurations and technical designs.
• Optimize procurement, invoicing, and expense processes through automation and best practices.
  
  

Testing, Deployment & Governance

• Oversee system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployments.
• Support data migration, cutover planning, and go-live readiness.
• Establish governance, security roles, approval workflows, and compliance controls.
  
  

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary Coupa solution advisor for business and IT leadership.
• Coordinate with Coupa support, third-party vendors, and system integrators.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and developers.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Coupa implementation and architecture
• Strong expertise in Coupa P2P, Sourcing, Contracts, Invoicing, and Expenses
• Proven experience leading end-to-end Coupa implementations
• Strong integration experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite)
• Hands-on experience with Coupa APIs, cXML, Web Services, and Middleware tools
• Deep understanding of Procure-to-Pay and Source-to-Pay business processes
• Experience in configuration, testing, deployment, and production support
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Coupa Certified Implementation Professional
• Experience with global, multi-entity, multi-currency implementations
• Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOX, audit controls)
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models