Business Analyst
 Vaco | |
$70.00 - $100.00 / hr
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 United States, California, Newark | |
 Nov 18, 2025 | |
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Coupa Business Process and Procurement Operations SME, to serve in our Procurement Operations team. The right candidate has a strong background in Coupa and other Procurement systems and also filled a lead role within a fully dedicated Procurement Operations, Buy Desk or COE team as an employee, contractor or consultant.
We're looking for deep understanding for downstream transactional Procurement business processes especially, and a candidate who knows transactional execution best practices and how they're performed in Coupa. The right Candidate brings energy, ambition, customer support acumen, and is willing to roll up the sleeves. We need both execution AND continuous improvement. The workload is fast-paced and challenging, but also quite rewarding. The core objective is executing [REDACTED]'s Procurement Operations activities and deliverables, but the larger opportunity is to strengthen the Coupa program, drive cost savings, enhance supplier management, and help optimize the substantial scope and volume of Procurement Operations support inquiries from the Business. We're beginning with a Contractor, for 6-Months. Potential opportunity to convert to full time at a later date. Ideal candidate can be on-site at least 4 days per week in one of the following locations: Newark, CA Casa Grande, AZ Phoenix, AZ Southfield, MI YOU WILL: In this role, you will be responsible for managing a high-volume of activities and tasks, to ensure defined processes, control procedures and SOPs for Buying (PRs, approval workflows, POs, Change Orders), Invoicing and Supplier Management are adhered to with accuracy and full compliance. You will be expected to collaborate closely with a large global audience of stakeholders across various departments and keep numerous, concurrent Procurement Operations transactional inquiries moving at the fast pace [REDACTED] Procurement leadership requires. In addition, the expectation will be that you provide weekly reporting on all assigned activities, including volumetrics for each activity actioned. KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): YOU BRING: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, a related field or other relevant experience. Proven experience as a Procurement Operations, Buy Desk or Procurement Center of Excellence leader and SME, with a strong background in implementing and optimizing Coupa procurement solutions. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, and industry trends. Ability to deeply analyze support requests, ticket queues, raw and often ambiguous data to make data-driven decisions to ensure transactional KPIs are maintained and eventually improved upon. Proactivity to identify, document and articulate recognized trends. Continuous improvement of Coupa Business Processes expose risks and key insights, convert into digestible reports that drive recommendations for change and continuous improvement. We're looking for Coupa certifications (e.g., Coupa Certified Implementation Lead) are preferred. Other nice-to-have systems experience includes: MS Office Suite, Agiloft, Smartsheet, Jira and/or other support intake and ticket-tracking tools Excellent time management skills, and strong professional endurance to keep up with a very fast paced organization and a wide range of large stakeholder groups. Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives from inception to completion. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Experience in change management, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Be a proactive self-starter who is comfortable navigating dynamic work environments with shifting priorities. Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, SOX controls and other compliance considerations relevant to Procurement activities. Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal but not required. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice
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