United States onlySumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
The Associate Director (Source-to-Applications) will lead the solution, design, and delivery of the company’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology ecosystem, encompassing Coupa, SAP as ERP, and related integration layers. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless process alignment between Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain, optimizing technology investments, and enabling digital transformation through automation and data-driven insights.
The ideal candidate combines deep functional knowledge of procurement and finance processes with strong technical experience in Coupa, SAP, integrations, and governance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
- Serve as the IT solution lead for Coupa, SAP MM/FI CO, and other related procurement and finance systems.
- Partner with Procurement, Finance, and IT leadership to drive process optimization, compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Champion best practices for digital sourcing, procurement analytics, supplier collaboration, and contract management.
Application & Integration Management
- Responsible for system configuration, enhancements and support for Coupa modules (Procure-to-Pay, Sourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management, Supplier Management, Invoicing).
- Manage integrations between Coupa, SAP ERP, Workday, banking, and 3rd-party applications using middleware.
- Lead upgrades, testing, and change control processes across Coupa and SAP landscapes.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit, and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
- Drive data quality and master data governance across supplier, contract, and spend domains.
- Manage MSP and vendor resources ensuring SLA adherence and value realization.
Team & Stakeholder Leadership
- Lead developers, and functional consultants for projects and support.
- Act as a trusted advisor to Procurement and Finance leaders for digital transformation opportunities.
- Collaborate with IT peers across ERP, HR, and analytics functions to deliver integrated enterprise solutions.
Key Core Competencies:
- Expert in Coupa functional configuration and SAP integration (especially MM, FI, and AP modules).
- Capable of translating complex business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Proficient with middleware SAP CPI and API-based integrations.
- Knowledge of workflow automation, RPA, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
- Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, or Business Management (Master’s preferred).
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in enterprise applications or IT solution delivery.
- 7+ years leading Source-to-Pay or Procure-to-Pay systems (preferably Coupa and SAP).
- Proven experience managing large-scale ERP and SaaS integrations.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement, sourcing, invoicing, and payments processes.
- Demonstrated success in project governance, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.
Preferred Certifications
• Coupa Certified Professional.
- SAP certification (MM, FI/CO, or Integration).
The base salary range for this role is $169,400 to $211,800. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.
Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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