Tech- Coupa

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Bangalore is seeking a seasoned Sourcing and Procurement Professional to drive end-to-end procurement transformation across client engagements. You will lead spend analysis, category savings, and operating model designs, while implementing P2P platforms like Coupa and SAP Ariba to optimize supplier networks.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, strong communication in English, and a track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing and process modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement / sourcing roles.
• Experience with end-to-end procurement transformation and category management.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements across industries with procurement transformation.
• Manage strategic sourcing initiatives including RFI/RFP design and supplier negotiations.
• Implement and administer P2P platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, enabling procurement processes.
• Conduct spend analysis and category savings assessments to optimize procurement strategies.
• Design procurement operating models and transformation plans for client organizations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop procurement diagnostics and modernization strategies.
• Utilize knowledge of eInvoicing and AP automation to streamline processes.
• Lead procurement process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Monitor contractual compliance and supplier relationship management to mitigate risks.
• Analyze supply chain data to inform strategic decisions and improve performance.

Skills

Spend analysis

Procurement diagnostics

Operating model design

Procurement process design

Procurement transformation

Strategic sourcing

RFI/RFP design

Negotiation strategy

Supplier management

Third party lifecycle management

Supplier risk management

Contract management

P2P platform experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Fieldglass

GEP

Celonis

Ivalua

SAP

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

Role & 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