Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks a Senior Associate in Operations Transformation-Coupa to shape procurement strategy across industries. You will work with PwC teams to deliver sourcing excellence, implement Procure-to-Pay platforms, and optimize supplier networks. The role emphasizes client collaboration and hands-on execution with cutting-edge tools.

You will mentor juniors, explore process modernization, and contribute to drive efficiency and innovation in procurement across geographies.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for client communication.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in procurement/ops transformations.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement transformation and sourcing initiatives.
• Design and implement Procure-to-Pay processes and operating models.
• Analyze spend data to identify savings and optimization opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and category management efforts.
• Collaborate with clients to develop diagnostics and modernization strategies.
• Leverage Coupa, Ariba, and other platforms for implementations and admin tasks.
• Ensure contract management, vendor risk controls, and compliance.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Assist in developing procurement capabilities and best practices.
• Provide insights on AP automation and eInvoicing within P2P scope.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Fieldglass

GEP

Celonis

Ivalua

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Advisory Acceleration Centre is the natural extension of PwC’s leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in support for client engagements.

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-solver 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 Senior Associate in Operations Transformation-Coupa, you will engage with clients across various industries to support their sourcing and procurement needs. Within our Management Consulting practice, you will leverage your skills to deliver impactful solutions in areas such as strategic supply management, procurement transformation, and process design. Your role will involve working closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop tailored strategies that drive efficiency and innovation.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and navigating complex situations. You will guide and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and development. Your ability to anticipate client needs and deliver quality solutions will be crucial in maintaining professional and technical standards. Embracing ambiguity, you will use these moments as opportunities to enhance your personal brand and deepen your technical skills.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge procurement platforms like Coupa, enhancing your skills as an implementer and administrator. Your experience with Procure-to-Pay systems and active Coupa platform certification will be invaluable as you support clients in optimizing their procurement processes.

Responsibilities

General Sourcing / Procurement: Spend Analysis, Category savings assessment, Procurement Diagnostics, Operating Model Design, Procurement Process Design, end-to-end Procurement Transformation & Modernization, Design and execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives including RFI / RFP (Request for Information / Request for Proposal) design, development and analysis, Negotiation strategy, Supplier Management, Third Party Lifecycle Management, Supplier Risk Management, Contract Management, M&A - Procurement Synergy Assessments, Source-to-Pay Assessment, Design & Implementation, Category management with knowledge of various Direct & Indirect Categories. Candidates with experience in setting up large scale procurement COE for clients would be plus. Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba / Fieldglass, GEP, Celonis and/or Ivalua as an implementer and administrator; ERP knowledge - SAP / PeopleSoft / ORACLE or others is preferred. Preferable to have an active Coupa platform certification; Additional specialization certifications within Coupa would be a bonus. Understanding of fundamental principles of P2P including spend and commodity taxonomies, requisitioning, PO generation, receiving and invoice processing

• Supporting client engagements across industry verticals with a focus on operations transformation
• Managing strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFI/RFP design and supplier negotiations
• Implementing and administering Procure-to-Pay platforms such as Coupa, enhancing procurement processes
• Conducting spend analysis and category savings assessments to optimize procurement strategies
• Designing procurement operating models and transformation plans for client organizations
• Collaborating with clients to develop procurement diagnostics and modernization strategies
• Utilizing knowledge of eInvoicing and AP automation to streamline invoice processing and supplier networks
• Leading procurement process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and cost savings
• Monitoring contractual compliance and supplier relationship management to mitigate risks
• Analyzing supply chain data to inform strategic decisions and improve operational performance

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Active Coupa platform certification
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms like SAP Ariba
• Experience in Coupa implementation
• Understanding of fundamental P2P principles
• Experience with AP automation and eInvoicing
• Knowledge of eInvoicing submittals including EDI, CSV, XML
• Demonstrating analytical thinking in complex procurement scenarios
• Excelling in supplier relationship management and negotiation

Travel Requirements

Not Specified