About Us
Barkers is an award-winning mid-market and corporate market implementation partner for Coupa and our practice is growing rapidly as we deliver first class solutions across a range of clients. As a result, we are now looking to recruit an experienced
Solutions Architect
to join our fantastic permanent team. As an experienced professional with more than 4 years experience in delivering P2P solutions, this role will provide you with the support, training and experience to rapidly develop your career both as a technical expert and as a consultant.
Job purpose:
The Solutions Architect will lead the design, implementation, and management of technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. This role supports clients in enhancing their technology capabilities through strategic planning, solution development, and deployment, while collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, provide tailored recommendations, and foster strong relationships to deliver successful outcomes. This role requires exceptional communication skills, deep knowledge of Coupa, and high degree of self-accountability operating within a multi-client environment.
Responsibilities:
* Act as the leading authority on the functional and technical deployment of Coupa for clients.
* Handle all aspects of technical and functional design, configuration, and deployment of the platform into client environments, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
* Contribute to the end-to-end client lifecycle, from initial proposals through implementation, project management, and platform embedding.
* Bring expertise in all implementation components, including Coupa configuration, setup, and supplier enablement.
* Conduct workshops and design review sessions to maintain alignment between clients and project plans.
* Work confidently in a multi-client environment, adhering to time-bound project plans.
* Provide technical and functional guidance to clients during implementation to ensure successful adoption.
* Create and refine implementation templates, training materials, and presentations to promote knowledge sharing and best practices.
* Apply implementation methodologies and industry knowledge to develop effective functional designs.
* Share relevant experiences with clients and colleagues to encourage collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Mentor and train team members on technical design, implementation, and best practices.
* Support the creation and presentation of sales proposals to prospective clients.
* Line management of staff as required, whether in project lifecycle or an ongoing basis.
We embrace opportunities for growth and development through training and personal development activities, staying ahead of the curve in your role. We're looking for a new colleague who is adaptable and willing to pivot to meet the evolving demands of the role, while also being prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the company's goals and objectives.
Skills
Project Management & Leadership
* Strong project management skills with excellent prioritisation and self-organisation abilities, familiar with project management tools and techniques including Gantt charts, RAID logs, regular client reporting, risk management and agile/waterfall approaches.
* Ability to manage busy workloads in a multi-client environment.
* Support with pre-sales discovery, scoping, and tender management to drive business growth.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong collaboration and teamwork skills for cross-functional environments.
* Adaptability to evolving technology trends and industry standards for innovative solutions.
Platform Expertise
* Current and up-to-date training, accreditations, and certifications in Coupa or other directed platforms.
* Proven track record as a Solution Architect in designing and implementing Coupa solutions.
* Deep deployment experience in Coupa modules of Procurement, Invoicing, SIM, InvoiceSmash is required.
* Deployment experience in Coupa modules of Sourcing, CLMS/A, RPMA/S, Analytics, AI Classification is also welcomed.
* Experience supporting or undertaking data migration (transactional and master).
* Experience evaluating business requirements and translating them into technical solutions that meet needs.
* Ability to lead functional, design, and architecture discussions with clients and partners to drive effective solutions.
* Skill in mapping business processes to best-practice solutions for efficient operations.
* Proficiency in user acceptance testing, system integration testing, regression testing, and impact analysis.
* Expertise in guiding or leading supplier enablement, including catalogues, buying channels, invoicing channels, e-invoicing regulations, and models such as PEPPOL and Country Clearance.
* Integration architecture expertise in REST, webhooks, cXML, PunchOut, and file-based patterns.
* Practical knowledge of integration practices with ERP systems including SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations and Business Central), Workday, Infor, and middleware environments.
Working Patterns
* Barkers offers flexible working to collegues and this role is primarily home based, however, you will be required to attend our HQ in Chorley, Lancashire and client site on an as required basis. Therefore, this role is suitable for individuals who have the means and ability to commute within the UK and accommodate overnight stays when required.
* Barkers is committed to delivering transformative and lasting value to our clients, empowering them to achieve their goals and drive success.
* Barkers values are deeply ingrained and driving our mission to deliver profound and enduring benefits to clients and beyond. We're committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve, while also playing a key role in protecting the planet - we're proud to have earned Silver Status as a Carbon Literate Organisation from the Carbon Literacy Project and are a carbon neutral business.
* We're committed to upholding the highest standards of health and safety, not just for yourself, but for everyone in the workplace. Ensure compliance with our policies and legislation to create a safe and secure environment for all.
* We embrace opportunities for growth and development through training and personal development activities, staying ahead of the curve in your role.
* Be adaptable and willing to pivot to meet the evolving demands of your role, while also being prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the company's goals and objectives.