Coupa-Manager

PwC Acceleration Center India; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Coupa-Manager to lead end-to-end Coupa implementations, optimize procure‑to‑pay processes, and mentor delivery teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services.

You will partner with clients to design integrations, configure RESTful APIs and data mappings, and drive value through digital procurement solutions while upholding PwC quality standards.

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Coupa-Manager, you will lead efforts to optimize sourcing and procurement processes, driving cost savings and enhancing supplier collaboration. Within our Management Consulting practice, you will work closely with clients to analyze sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and develop strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. As a Manager, you will leverage your leadership skills to supervise and develop teams, manage client service accounts, and drive client engagement workstreams. You will play a visible role in cultivating meaningful client relationships, inspiring your teams, and navigating complex challenges while upholding PwC’s quality standards.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will focus on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions. You will be responsible for leading end-to-end Coupa implementations, including architecture, integrations, and data design. Your role will involve mentoring junior staff, managing project success, and maintaining standards. You will also embrace technology and innovation to enhance delivery and encourage others to do the same, contributing to the success of our firm.

Responsibilities

Experience with Coupa - Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, as an implementer and administrator; ERP knowledge – SAP / PeopleSoft / ORACLE or others is preferred

• Understanding of fundamental principles of Coupa including spend and commodity taxonomies, requisitioning, PO generation, receiving and invoice processing
• Experience with AP automation including eInvoicing, scanning and workflow, online tracking, reporting capabilities, electronic invoice user interfaces, supplier networks, etc.
• Ability to design the approval work flows in Coupa transactional documents like PO’s, Service Confirmations and Invoices
• Ability to configure, develop, and troubleshoot RESTful APIs and flat file-based integrations for all master and transactional data between P2P platforms and backend systems
• Ability to work with middleware tools Like Dell Boomi, Mulesoft, Snaplogic etc. to implement middleware logic as part of the integrations between Coupa & ERP system
• Ability to develop solutions for clients using service‑oriented architecture patterns to ensure master and transactional data are traveling successfully between systems
• Ability to gather technical requirements and conduct sessions to design the integrations between P2P platforms and backend systems
• Ability to take responsibility for all technical phases of an implementation project including architecture, design, development, test, customization, documentation and data migration solutions for business applications in the SaaS and other ERP systems
• Ability to estimate the tasks and resources required to design, build, and test the integration design
• Ability to design technical logic for solution development/enhancement
• Ability to work with clients during the hypercare phase to resolve integration issues between Coupa and end‑to‑end systems
• Ability to provide expert advice to clients on integration API and flat file best practices and deliver efficient and simple integration design for easy maintenance of system post Go‑Live
• Ability to leverage AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Github Copilot, Claude Code) and GenAI capabilities to accelerate design, configuration and create reusable automation assets/accelerators for S2P engagements

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 9 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Intermediate skills in developing integrations with Web Services, XML, JSON, SQL and or other integration technologies
• Hands‑on experience facilitating application integration architecture discussions and workshops
• Proven experience in developing integrations using REST API, SOAP Web Services and other integration architectures.
• Hands‑on experience working with middleware platforms such as Dell Boomi, Mulesoft, Snaplogic etc.
• Proven skills as a team member, team lead or project manager on at least three full life cycle implementations
• Functional knowledge of Procurement business processes
• Technical aptitude and comfort in understanding Web‑based applications and the SaaS, PaaS and IaaS Cloud models, and Integration concepts as well as application of these technologies in the enterprise environment
• Exposure to AI‑powered development/coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Github Copilot, Claude Code) and GenAI‑based solutioning, with experience building or leveraging AI‑enabled assets and accelerators to improve S2P delivery efficiency

What Sets You Apart

• Leading end‑to‑end Coupa implementations and integrations
• Managing technical teams and driving solution reviews
• Mentoring and developing junior team members
• Delivering significant business results through strategic thinking
• Facilitating application integration architecture discussions
• Developing integrations using REST API and middleware platforms
• Building collaborative relationships with team members and clients