Senior Architect - Functional-

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for Coupa implementations across Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.

• Translate business requirements into scalable Coupa configurations aligned with best practices.

• Design and document solution blueprints, including process flows, configurations, and integration maps.

• Oversee configuration, testing, deployment, and hyper care activities.

• Collaborate with Coupa and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).

Integration & Technical Ownership

• Design and guide integrations using Coupa Link, APIs, and middleware (Boomi, MuleSoft, etc.).

• Define interface architecture, data mapping, and transformation logic.

• Ensure system performance, security, and compliance in integration design.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business process owners, procurement leaders, and IT teams to ensure alignment of the Coupa solution with enterprise goals.

• Serve as a trusted advisor for Coupa capabilities, roadmap, and procurement transformation.

• Conduct solution workshops, demos, and executive briefings.

Practice Development

• Mentor consultants and configuration leads in Coupa modules and procurement process knowledge.

• Contribute to reusable assets, templates, and accelerators for practice scale-up.

• Sales enablement sessions

• Conduct GTM activities to generate pipeline

• Support presales and proposal solutioning for new client opportunities.

• Coordinate with Coupa

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for Coupa implementations across Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.

• Translate business requirements into scalable Coupa configurations aligned with best practices.

• Design and document solution blueprints, including process flows, configurations, and integration maps.

• Oversee configuration, testing, deployment, and hyper care activities.

• Collaborate with Coupa and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).

Integration & Technical Ownership

• Design and guide integrations using Coupa Link, APIs, and middleware (Boomi, MuleSoft, etc.).

• Define interface architecture, data mapping, and transformation logic.

• Ensure system performance, security, and compliance in integration design.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business process owners, procurement leaders, and IT teams to ensure alignment of the Coupa solution with enterprise goals.

• Serve as a trusted advisor for Coupa capabilities, roadmap, and procurement transformation.

• Conduct solution workshops, demos, and executive briefings.

Practice Development

• Mentor consultants and configuration leads in Coupa modules and procurement process knowledge.

• Contribute to reusable assets, templates, and accelerators for practice scale-up.

• Sales enablement sessions

• Conduct GTM activities to generate pipeline

• Support presales and proposal solutioning for new client opportunities.

• Coordinate with Coupa

Qualifications

• 15+ years overall experience in Procurement / Source-to-Pay domain.

• 5+ end-to-end Coupa implementations as a Solution Architect or Senior Functional Lead.

• Strong expertise across Coupa modules (Procurement, Invoicing, Supplier Management, Expenses, CLM, Sourcing).

• Proven experience with Coupa integrations to ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite) and external systems.

• Experience with integration tools like Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, or Coupa Link preferred.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent

• Coupa Certified (Implementation Professional / Integration Specialist / Admin)

• PMP, CIPS, or equivalent Procurement/Project certifications – added advantage.

ABOUT US:

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.