Coupa Consultant

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Freelance Coupa Consultant to lead and support a Coupa Procure-to-Pay (P2P) implementation project with our client in London.

Job Title: Coupa Consultant

Start Date: May/June

Location: London, UK

Duration: 6 months + ext

Rate: Outside IR35

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Guidance:
• Provide expert guidance and leadership throughout the Coupa P2P implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables related to Coupa configuration.
• Identify project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure project stays on track and within budget.
• Requirements Gathering & Solution Design:
• Conduct detailed business requirements gathering sessions with key stakeholders across procurement, finance, and other relevant departments.
• Analyze client\’s existing P2P processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Design and configure the Coupa solution to meet the client\’s specific business needs, adhering to Coupa best practices.
• Create functional design documents, configuration workbooks, and other relevant project documentation.
• Coupa Configuration & Implementation:
• Perform hands-on configuration of the Coupa platform, including core modules such as Purchasing, Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier Management.
• Configure workflows, approval routings, and business rules within Coupa.
• Manage data migration activities, including data cleansing, mapping, and loading.
• Develop and execute test plans (unit, system, and user acceptance testing) to ensure the quality and integrity of the Coupa solution.
• Integration & Technical Support:
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement integrations between Coupa and other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, Finance).
• Provide support for technical aspects of the Coupa implementation, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Work with Coupa support to resolve complex technical issues.
• Training and Change Management:
• Develop and deliver end-user training materials and conduct training sessions.
• Assist in change management activities to ensure user adoption of the new Coupa system.
• Provide post-implementation support and knowledge transfer to the client\’s internal team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Coupa P2P implementations, with a strong understanding of Coupa\’s functionality and best practices.
• Proven experience in leading and supporting at least 2-3 full-cycle Coupa P2P implementations.
• Deep knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, including requisitioning, purchase order management, invoicing, supplier management, and contract management.
• Strong understanding of system integration concepts and experience with integration tools and technologies (e.g., APIs, cXML).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with clients in a consulting environment is highly preferred.
• Coupa certification is a plus.

Skills:

• Coupa Configuration (Purchasing, Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management)
• P2P Process Expertise
• Requirements Gathering
• Solution Design
• Data Migration
• System Integration
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Training and Documentation
• Change Management
• Project Management Methodologies
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder Management

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