Strategic Sourcing Manager

Coupa Software

Strategic Sourcing Manager at Coupa focusing on procurement for indirect spend categories and cost-saving strategies. Collaborating with suppliers and internal business units to enhance sourcing efficiencies.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, with a strong focus on Indirect Spend and the ability to execute sourcing strategies using Coupa modules. Proven track record in negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder communication to drive cost savings and compliance.

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Strategic SourcingCoupa Sourcing ModuleNegotiation SkillsFinancial AcumenAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementCost Reduction AnalysisSupplier ConsolidationQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisContract ManagementSpend ComplianceReporting ToolsRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Coupa Contract ManagementCoupa Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Indirect SpendSourcing EventsRFxAuctionsSupplier LifecycleOnboarding Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execute detailed sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories, identifying cost-reduction opportunities, and supplier consolidation plans.
Plan, prepare, and execute competitive sourcing events (RFx, auctions) end-to-end using the Coupa Sourcing module.
Assist in leading commercial negotiations with suppliers, focusing on achieving year-over-year cost savings, favorable payment terms, and risk mitigation.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of supplier proposals, making data-backed recommendations to internal stakeholders for final supplier selection.
Utilize the Coupa Contract Management module to draft, track, and manage all sourcing-related agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and security standards.
Ensure that spend compliance adheres to the contracted terms (pricing, volume, quality) and that contracts are linked correctly to Purchase Orders (POs) in the system.
Partner with the Supplier Lifecycle team to ensure seamless transition of newly awarded suppliers into the automated onboarding and risk vetting process.
Regularly analyze spend data within Coupa to identify new sourcing waves and monitor category performance against established baselines.
Accurately track, report, and validate realized savings from sourcing initiatives using Coupa's reporting tools, aligning with Finance targets.
Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for internal business units, educating them on the Coupa Sourcing process and ensuring requirements are clearly defined before market engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Category Management, with a focus on Indirect Spend.
Hands-on experience using the Coupa modules.
Strong financial acumen and advanced analytical skills.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills required to influence senior stakeholders and external suppliers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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