Source to Pay Enablement Manager

AniCura Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Source to Pay Enablement Manager to lead the Coupa platform's deployment and optimization. This role requires collaboration across Procurement, Finance, and IT to ensure successful implementation. Candidates should have experience with global Coupa deployments, strong project management skills, and a background in procurement processes. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Learning and development opportunities

Opportunity to work with pets

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

• Lead and represent the Commercial Procurement function in Coupa adoption.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Develop and execute change management strategies for user adoption.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree-level education preferred

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

AniCura is a leading provider of veterinary care in Europe. Our company was born out of the philosophy that sharing resources can create opportunities for better veterinary care and outcomes.

Our services include a wide range of high-quality medical services covering preventive and basic health care as well as specialized care, including advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, intensive care, surgery, and orthopaedics. We also provide rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and dietary advice and offers selected pet food and care products.

AniCura’s network includes 500 clinics across 17 countries in Europe, providing over 4.5 million high-quality pet consultations each year. AniCura has been part of Mars Veterinary Health since 2018. Mars Veterinary Health comprises a network of more than 3,000 clinics worldwide taking care of more than 25 million pets every year. Together, we are able to provide the highest standards in pet care and achieve our collective purpose : A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

For more information, please visit our website www.anicuragroup.com

Job Title

Source to Pay Enablement Manager

Segment / Business Unit

MVH Europe

Job Function

Commercial

Manager’s Position

Procurement Operations Senior Manager

Location

Amsterdam or Munich or Madrid or Solihull

Languages

proficiency in English and other European Languages

About MVH Europe

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern veterinary care for companion animals, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

AniCura, our largest brand in Europe, provides care to over three million patients each year through 12,500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus, operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, is home to over 6,000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous development.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care

About the role

The S2P Enablement Manager is responsible for leading and representing the Commercial Procurement function in the successful deployment, optimisation, and adoption of the Coupa platform across procurement and related business operations. As a key functional stakeholder, this role ensures that the Coupa solution aligns with procurement strategies, organisational objectives, and global best practices. 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

Implementation Leadership

• 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 / or 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 (P2P, Sourcing, CLM, SIM, Expense Management), 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.

Key Mars Leadership Competencies

• 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
• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment
• 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.

Internal Candidates / Associates : If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment.