Temp - Procurement Platform Functional Lead

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Procurement Platform Functional Lead (Vice President) to join our team. 

You will act as technical lead for all EMEA change relating to the EMEA Procurement platform (Coupa) Directly performing small technical change and acting in an oversight role to external System Implementation Partners where required. You will work closely with EMEA Procurement team & project team members to interpret business requirements & operating model and develop functional outcomes.

You will:

• Provide functional design, advisory and configuration support for key strategy and design elements for Coupa Procure to Pay, Contract Lifecycle Management, Sourcing and other in-scope modules for EMEA.
• Participate in Coupa Procure-to-Pay projects involving configuration, implementation, testing and user training.
• Provide occasional day-to-day administrative support of the Coupa Procure-to-Pay environment including applying periodic patches, reporting requirements, ad-hoc requests from business and production system support.

You will bring:

• Strong experience within a Technology Implementation lead, Project Manager or Business Analyst role operating preferably in the financial services industry.
• Certification in Coupa or a similar platform would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable hands on technical understanding of Procure-to-Pay (Coupa, Ariba Oracle Procurement or Ivalua)

Business Area

The (ITSD Cross Product) Business Process Management IT provides and supports a range of enterprise platforms that are used across our organisation, including Procurement, HR & Digital Workflow technology.

This role will sit within Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC.  It was established in 1989 and is now located in contemporary offices in the heart of Dublin’s Georgian quarter. It is a Centre of Excellence for SMBC’s business in Europe, Middle East & Africa and provides a growing range of intra-group services across a variety of Control and Support functions

Position Description

• Provide functional design, advisory and configuration support for key strategy and design elements for Coupa Procure to Pay, Contract Lifecycle Management, Sourcing and other in-scope modules for EMEA.
• Participate in Coupa Procure-to-Pay projects involving configuration, implementation, testing and user training.
• Provide occasional day-to-day administrative support of the Coupa Procure-to-Pay environment including applying periodic patches, reporting requirements, ad-hoc requests from business and production system support.
• Work closely with ERP development teams in the creation, validation and maintenance of user interfaces and functional/non-functional requirements.
• Maintain a configuration document of all Coupa-related changes.
• Liaise across IT domains to deliver Coupa Procure-to-Pay functionality, including but not limited to infrastructure engineering, database, security and operations support.
• Support Data Mapping/Integration design efforts, creating specifications for building of ERP integrations with Coupa environment.
• Continuously review opportunities for improvement in how the Coupa platform is leveraged while bringing best practices to the forefront.
• Ensure that proposed solutions comply with the company's technology direction as well as change management and security policies.

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!