Coupa Solution Architect - Manager - 00070322051

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and company contributions

Disability coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Chicago is seeking a Coupa Solution Architect specializing in contract and agreement management with a strong focus on source-to-pay processes. The role is hybrid with 3-4 days onsite at a client or Cognizant office in Chicago, IL, translating complex procurement requirements into scalable, compliant technology solutions.

You will partner with procurement, legal, finance, and IT teams to deliver designs, configure Coupa modules, and ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of progressive solution architecture or senior consulting experience with a focus on procurement platforms.
• Hands-on experience building and delivering contract/agreement management solutions, incl. workflow setup and obligation tracking.
• Expertise across supply chain procurement and procure-to-pay functions: requisitioning, sourcing, supplier onboarding, PO collaboration, invoicing.
• Extensive Coupa experience: configuring core procurement modules, catalog management, approvals.
• Strong requirements analysis, business process mapping, and stakeholder documentation.

Responsibilities

• Architect designs that optimize contract management and procure-to-pay workflows via Coupa and related tools.
• Evaluate current source-to-pay processes to identify gaps and design scalable improvements.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, operations, and tech teams to capture needs and write specs.
• Configure (or oversee configuration of) Coupa modules, aligning with policies and data models.
• Support data flow and validate designs against standards, privacy, security and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as SME on contract lifecycle management, including structures, approvals, and obligation tracking.

Skills

Coupa expertise

Solution architecture

Procure-to-pay

Requirements analysis

Documentation

Tools

Coupa

Job description

About the role

Join Cognizant as a Coupa Solution Architect specializing in contract and agreement management along with source-to-pay processes across Coupa and related procurement platforms, in a hybrid work arrangement. You'll translate complex supply chain and procurement requirements into scalable, compliant technology solutions that improve procure-to-pay workflows and minimize risk, working closely with stakeholders and technical teams to support data-informed decisions during a standard day shift.

In this role, you will:

• Architect comprehensive solution designs that optimize contract/agreement management and procure-to-pay workflows through Coupa and connected procurement tools, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate existing source-to-pay processes to pinpoint gaps and improvement areas, then develop scalable designs that boost efficiency and cut down on manual work.
• Partner with procurement, legal, finance, operations, and technology teams to capture detailed requirements and convert them into clear functional and technical specs for implementation.
• Configure (or oversee configuration of) Coupa modules covering sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and invoicing, ensuring consistency with enterprise policies and standardized data models.
• Support seamless data flow throughout the procure-to-pay lifecycle.
• Validate solution designs and configuration updates against architectural standards, data privacy requirements, security controls, and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on contract lifecycle management—covering structures, approval workflows, and obligation tracking—to keep contract data reliable, auditable, and actionable.

Work model:

Cognizant embraces hybrid work to offer flexibility where possible. Given this role's requirements, it calls for 3-4 days per week onsite at a client or Cognizant office in Chicago, IL. Work arrangements may shift depending on the specific project and evolving business or client needs; any changes will be communicated clearly.

Working arrangements reflect current expectations as of the posting date and are subject to change based on project, business, and client factors—though role expectations will always be communicated transparently.

What you need to have to be considered

• 10-12+ years of progressive solution architecture or senior consulting experience with a strong focus on procurement and contract management platforms.
• Substantial hands‑on experience building and delivering contract/agreement management solutions, including workflow setup, obligation tracking, and template standardization.
• Demonstrated expertise across supply chain procurement and procure-to-pay functions—requisitioning, sourcing, supplier onboarding, PO collaboration, and invoice processing.
• Extensive hands‑on Coupa experience, including configuring core procurement modules, catalog management, and approval workflows for compliant, efficient solutions.
• Strong requirements analysis, business process mapping, and documentation skills to keep solution designs tied to stakeholder needs and measurable results.

These will help you stand out

A Coupa Certified Professional credential (or equivalent procurement platform certification) is a plus. TOGAF or a comparable architecture certification is also advantageous.

We welcome applicants who align with our mission and can contribute in diverse ways. Even if you meet only the baseline requirements, we encourage you to apply—your transferable skills and unique background may be exactly what we're looking for.

Salary and Other Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$130,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This position also qualifies for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, contingent on performance and applicable plan terms.

Benefits (subject to eligibility requirements):

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and company contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits details are current as of this posting date. Cognizant may modify this information at any time, in accordance with applicable law.

Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship or visa transfer support, now or in the future.