Source to Pay Enablement Manager

AniCura; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for personal development

Learning and development opportunities

Opportunity to cuddle pets at work

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Source to Pay Enablement Manager to drive the implementation of the Coupa procurement platform across its European operations. As the primary liaison between Procurement, IT, and third-party partners, you will oversee the configuration, integration, and training necessary for successful deployment. The ideal candidate will have experience with global Coupa deployments, strong project management skills, and a passion for procurement transformation. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with global Coupa deployments, including integration with major ERP systems.
• Proven capability in change management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent Procurement throughout the end-to-end implementation of Coupa.
• Assess current procurement processes and recommend best-practice improvements.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure seamless integration with ERP systems.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Contract Lifecycle Understanding

Education

Degree-level education preferred

Job description

Source to Pay Enablement Manager

AniCura, a leading veterinary care provider under MVH Europe, seeks a dynamic professional to drive the deployment and adoption of the Coupa procurement platform across our European operations.

About the role

The Source to Pay Enablement Manager represents the Commercial Procurement function in the successful deployment, optimisation, and adoption of Coupa across procurement and related business operations. Acting as the primary liaison between Procurement, business stakeholders, IT, and implementation partners, the role oversees configuration, integration, testing, training, and change management to ensure a seamless and effective implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Procurement throughout the end‑to‑end implementation of Coupa, covering modules such as Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), Strategic Sourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Supplier Information Management (SIM), and Expense Management.
• Serve as the main point of contact between MVHE Procurement and Coupa implementation partners.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure alignment and execution excellence.
• Work closely with the procurement team to resolve challenges and integrate the existing supply chain into the Coupa launch, including coordinating supplier rationalisation activities.
• Ensure all project milestones are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Business Process Alignment

• Assess current procurement processes and recommend best‑practice improvements aligned with Coupa functionality.
• Lead business process redesign workshops with procurement, finance, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Define future‑state workflows, approval hierarchies, and procurement policy configurations within Coupa.

System Configuration & Integration

• Collaborate with IT and third‑party integrators to ensure seamless integration of Coupa with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• Support configuration decisions regarding catalogues, suppliers, accounts, categories, and custom fields.
• Oversee system testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data validation, defect management, and cutover readiness.

Change Management & Adoption

• Develop and execute change management strategies to promote strong user adoption and effective behavioural transition.
• Provide training, guidance, and post‑go‑live support to users and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support ongoing system optimisation.

Context and Scope

The Source to Pay Enablement Manager plays a critical role in championing the successful deployment, adoption, and long‑term success of the Coupa procurement platform across MVHE. The role requires significant cross‑functional collaboration with Procurement, Finance, IT, and external implementation partners. Responsibilities span full lifecycle implementation across multiple Coupa modules, process redesign, supplier rationalisation, testing oversight, and organisational change management. The position ensures that Coupa supports procurement transformation objectives and delivers improved efficiency, compliance, and user experience.

Experience Required

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Degree‑level education preferred but not essential.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience with global Coupa deployments, including integration with major ERP systems.
• Proven capability in change management and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management and leadership skills (PMP certification beneficial).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• In‑depth understanding of Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) and/or Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes.
• Hands‑on experience with Coupa modules, configuration, workflow design, and reporting tools.
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Contract Lifecycle Understanding

Our offer

• Join a purpose‑driven company where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care together.
• An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package.
• A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development.
• Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4‑legged friends in our offices.
• We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs.

If this sounds like you

Please contact Christina Scimeca, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through the apply button below.

MVHE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.