Coupa Solutions Architect

Venture Global LNG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Arlington seeks a Coupa Solutions Architect with strong technical skills to design, implement, and optimize procurement processes such as CLM, P2P, and SIM. The role focuses on Coupa platform integration within existing systems.

This position requires expertise in procurement applications, managing user roles and workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable procurement solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Coupa SME or similar role.
• Familiarity with CLM, P2P and SIM processes.
• Strong skills in system integration and workflow configuration.
• Ability to document processes and contribute to training.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain Coupa and related procurement platforms.
• Administer user roles, permissions, and access across modules.
• Manage integrations between Coupa and ERP systems and other apps.
• Develop and govern workflows and SOPs for procurement platforms.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for high availability.
• Collaborate with business teams to optimize processes and drive scale.

Skills

Coupa architecture

Procurement platforms

System integration

Documentation & training

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile methods

ERP integrations

Tools

Coupa

ERP systems

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Coupa Solutions Architect

Located:

Arlington

Summary

We are seeking a Coupa Solutions Architect with strong technical skills to support and optimize procurement processes such as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Procure to Pay (P2P) and Supplier Information Management (SIM). This role will be critical in designing, implementing, and optimizing end to end procurement solutions, with a primary focus on Coupa’s platform and integrating it seamlessly within existing systems.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain Venture Global’s procurement platforms, particularly Coupa, to streamline procurement processes and meet business goals.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for procurement-related applications and platforms, advising on system capabilities, best practices, and implementation opportunities.
• Administer and manage user roles, permissions, and access across Coupa modules, adhering to the principle of least privilege access.
• Create and govern workflow configurations, ensuring that company policies and guidelines are effectively embedded across all procurement modules.
• Administer and maintain integrations between Coupa and ERP systems and other critical applications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot system-wide issues, ensuring high availability and performance of Coupa and associated applications.
• Develop comprehensive documentation of system configurations, administrative procedures, and workflows, feeding into training and change management initiatives.
• Partner with business teams to identify gaps, optimize processes, and recommend scalable solutions aligning with company objectives.
• Conduct unit and user acceptance testing to validate the scalability and reliability of the implemented solutions.
• Liaise with application vendors for updates, system enhancements, and bug fixes to ensure compliance with Venture Global’s patching and maintenance policies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for Coupa administration and other application governance functions.
• Provide technical insights and recommendations to ensure that procurement platforms are scalable across Venture Global’s facilities and are aligned with long-term business strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and IT teams to align applications with cross-functional requirements.
• Demonstrate exceptional time management and a customer-centric approach in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit strong data security and confidentiality practices, particularly with systems handling sensitive business data.

Qualifications

Required experience

• Proven experience as a Coupa subject matter expert or a similar role supporting procurement platforms.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes and familiarity with systems like Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Procure to Pay (P2P) and Supplier Information Management (SIM).
• Strong technical expertise in system integration, workflow configurations, and administration of procurement applications.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes and contribute to user training efforts.
• Proficiency in IT service management tools, troubleshooting methodologies, and vendor communications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of Agile or similar methodologies in continuous service environments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ERP systems and other integrated business platforms used in procurement workflows.
• Certification in Coupa or other procurement platforms would be an advantage.

Salary Range

$144,000 - $197,500

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.