AVP Procurement - Coupa Admin

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

About The Position

The AVP, Procurement - Coupa Admin role at Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a strategic and operational leadership position aimed at optimizing the organization's procure-to-pay (P2P) processes. This role is a pivotal part of MVW’s new operating model and is integral to the entire procurement lifecycle, ensuring efficient P2P processes, effective contract compliance, mitigating third-party risk, and fostering strong relationships with strategic suppliers. The AVP reports to the VP of Procurement Operations and is responsible for driving day-to-day management and continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and teams. The position emphasizes operational excellence, leveraging AI and automation to enhance transactional efficiency and strategic value, with the ultimate goal of building a world-class, data-driven procurement organization. The Procurement Operations team collaborates closely with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Performance, and the Procurement Center of Excellence, all of whom report to the group’s Head of Procurement. The role involves developing and executing a comprehensive procurement operations strategy, providing expert knowledge in optimizing the Coupa Business Spend Management Platform, and leading a procurement transformation effort to transition from manual to proactive, data-driven models.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in procurement, supply-chain or a related field with increasing responsibility.
At least 3 years in a leadership role in a large complex organization.
Expertise in Procurement Operations, process optimization, and supplier relationship management.
Extensive knowledge of the Coupa Business Spend Management Platform, with specific focus on automation.
Proven ability to manage complex issues and resolve disputes effectively.
Strong experience leading procurement teams, pulling together various stakeholders across services and functions to create one enterprise voice in the relationship.
Data proficiency with strong analytical skills and experience in leveraging data analytics to generate insights to drive strategic decisions.
Ability to move beyond day-to-day operations and use AI to build a forward-looking, agile procurement function that creates business value.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead a team, evaluate competing objectives, and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or other advanced degree.
AI literacy with deep understanding of different AI technologies (e.g., ML, NLP, generative AI) and their practical applications in a procurement context strongly desired.
ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent.
Coupa Certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement operations strategy to support the needs of MVW’s corporate functions and align with their organizational goals.
Provide expert knowledge and insights optimizing the Coupa Business Spend Management Platform with a goal of streamlining and standardizing procedures under a new operating model.
Deliver strategic leadership, managing the implementation of intelligent systems, and driving business outcomes through AI-powered insights.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Lead a procurement transformation effort spearheading the transition from manual, reactive processes to a proactive, data-driven operational model.
Oversee the integration of AI tools across all aspects of the procurement life cycle, from requests to payment.
Identify opportunities for risk mitigation and value creation along the supply chain.
Capture savings through compliance with negotiated savings through preferred suppliers and cost-efficient buying channels.
Manage / maintain supplier catalogs within the Coupa platform to ensure accuracy, availability, and alignment with company needs.
Monitor adherence to procurement policies and ensure alignment with regulatory and corporate standards.
Collaborate with category and business unit leaders, globally, to establish improvement plans as needed.
Oversee the Coupa administration effort from Supplier Enablement through Payments.
Lead a team providing Level 1 Coupa support to the organization’s end users.
Standardize and Optimize supplier payments to maximize card rebates and reduce fees.
Support a low-touch efficient supplier qualification and onboarding process that fosters strong on-going relationships with critical suppliers.
Work with the Procurement Center of Excellence team to build comprehensive dashboards that deliver insights into supplier spend, weekly performance KPIs and risk factors.
Understand market dynamics and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute supply-chain risk mitigation initiatives.