COUPA SME - Associate Director, Enterprise Applications, Source To Pay

• Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Leadership
• Serve as the IT solution lead for Coupa, SAP MM/FI CO, and other related procurement and finance systems.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and IT leadership to drive process optimization, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Champion best practices for digital sourcing, procurement analytics, supplier collaboration, and contract management.
• Application & Integration Management
• Responsible for system configuration, enhancements and support for
• Coupa modules
• (Procure-to-Pay, Sourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management, Supplier Management, Invoicing).
• Manage integrations between Coupa,
• SAP ERP
• , •Workday•, •banking•, and •3rd-party applications•using middleware.

• Lead upgrades, testing, and change control processes across Coupa and SAP landscapes.
• Operational Excellence
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit, and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
• Drive data quality and master data governance across supplier, contract, and spend domains.
• Manage MSP and vendor resources ensuring SLA adherence and value realization.
• Team & Stakeholder Leadership
• Lead developers, and functional consultants for projects and support.
• Act as a
• trusted advisor
• to Procurement and Finance leaders for digital transformation opportunities.
• Collaborate with IT peers across ERP, HR, and analytics functions to deliver integrated enterprise solutions.
• Key Core Competencies
• :•Expert in •Coupa functional configuration•and •SAP integration•(especially MM, FI, and AP modules).

• Capable of translating complex business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Proficient with middleware SAP CPI and API-based integrations.
• Knowledge of
• workflow automation
• , •RPA•, and •data visualization tools•(Power BI, Tableau) a plus.

• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, or Business Management (Master's preferred).

• Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise applications or IT solution delivery.
• 7+ years leading Source-to-Pay or Procure-to-Pay systems (preferably Coupa and SAP).
• Proven experience managing large-scale ERP and SaaS integrations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement, sourcing, invoicing, and payments processes.
• Demonstrated success in project governance, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Preferred Certifications
• Coupa Certified Professional.
• SAP certification (MM, FI/CO, or Integration).

Disclaimer:

• Confidential Data
• : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.
• Compliance
• : Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

• Mental/Physical Requirements
• : Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA)
• is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Our•Mission•_To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people_ _worldwide_ •Our•Vision•_For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting edge technology and_ _ideas_