Northern Trust
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Posted 3d ago
Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Consultant for Procurement Systems and Capabilities to support Procurement Transformation by designing, configuring, and enhancing the Coupa Spend Management platform. You will serve as a functional liaison between business and technology to enable scalable, compliant procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and enhance Coupa functionality to support procure‑to‑pay, contracting, supplier, invoicing, and related business processes.
Translate business, operational, and control requirements into scalable Coupa configurations aligned with enterprise standards.
Lead configuration and build activities for new functionality, enhancements, and strategic initiatives.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to assess needs, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend system‑based solutions.
Serve as a functional subject‑matter expert on Coupa capabilities, including AI‑enabled features, and support responsible adoption where they add business value.
Support integrations between Coupa and ERP or related enterprise systems in partnership with Technology teams.
Coordinate and support testing activities, including UAT preparation and validation.
Document configuration decisions, solution designs, and functional requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and departmental priorities.
Stay current on Coupa releases and evaluate new features to support platform evolution.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
5–7 years of relevant experience with procurement systems, P2P platforms, or enterprise application configuration.
Hands‑on experience configuring and implementing Coupa solutions.
Strong understanding of procurement, accounts payable, supplier management, and contract lifecycle processes.
Experience supporting integrations between Coupa and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently under general supervision.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
Adaptability to changing priorities and business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Coupa certification(s).
Experience working in regulated or control‑focused environments.