Talento has partnered with a global organization seeking to hire a Sourcing Analyst consultant. This individual will report to Director Global Sourcing Solutions. As part of the Sourcing Technology team, the Analyst will provide the Sourcing teams with support for the sourcing/purchasing efforts which will allow them to leverage a global scale across ~$10 billion of direct and indirect goods and services.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) to play a critical role in the procurement and sourcing team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing, managing, and executing complex sourcing events, leveraging CSO's advanced features and optimization tools. This role demands a deep understanding of Coupa’s technical capabilities, including cost modeling, scenario configuration, and data analytics, to address diverse procurement challenges. The SME will utilize their expertise to build and analyze intricate optimization scenarios, evaluate trade-offs, and provide actionable recommendations that align with organizational objectives. By employing a data-driven approach, the ideal candidate will be instrumental in transforming sourcing strategies, maximizing value, and achieving measurable results. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented, technically proficient professional with a passion for solving complex procurement problems and driving efficiency through advanced sourcing solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Coupa certifications (e.g., Coupa Certified Sourcing Professional) are strongly preferred
- 4 years of hands-on experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization, focused on creating and managing complex sourcing events.
- Proven expertise in using advanced CSO features, including scenario creation, bid optimization, and cost modeling.
- Strong technical proficiency in configuring and managing CSO tools and modules.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and data manipulation for cost modeling, bid analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
- Familiarity with system integrations between Coupa and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the in-house technical expert for Coupa Sourcing Optimization, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization.
- Develop advanced cost models and optimization scenarios tailored to specific business needs, enabling data-driven decisions.
- Use CSO to create scenarios that evaluate multiple bid configurations, supplier mixes, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure the effective application of CSO’s scenario analysis features to compare outcomes and recommend optimal sourcing solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, identifying and implementing best practices for leveraging CSO’s full technical capabilities.
- Configure and customize CSO tools to meet specific business requirements, including detailed bid evaluation and scenario comparisons.
- Build, analyze, and refine optimization scenarios to evaluate trade-offs between cost, supply constraints, and strategic objectives.
- Generate and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics in Coupa to track sourcing event performance and provide actionable insights.
- Lead end-to-end execution of sourcing events within CSO, including scenario configuration, optimization analysis, and post-event reporting.
- Identify opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency through automation, optimization, and scenario refinement.
