Coupa Platform Specialist

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada. 

Mission

 

To manage and optimize adoption and use of the Coupa e-procurement platform within Colas Canada’s procurement admin environment. This role supports item creation, supplier creation and onboarding, catalog management, & Coupa platform administration, ensuring efficient and compliant use across all Colas Canada entities. 

Main Responsbilities

Item & Supplier Management

• Support and oversee item master creation and updates in Coupa.
• Support and oversee supplier onboarding, validation, and profile maintenance.
• Monitor Coupa data accuracy and alignment with ERP systems (JDE).

System Administration

• Administer e-procurement platform (Coupa).
• Ensure catalog accuracy, user access control, and workflow configuration.
• Configure and maintain Coupa modules (Source-to-Pay).
• Maintain system settings, manage user roles, permissions, and approval workflows.
• Monitor system performance and coordinate Coupa updates, patches, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance and Operations to resolve system issues and implement enhancements.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for procurement KPIs.
• Monitor system usage, compliance, and adoption metrics.
• Provide insights to support sourcing, spend analysis, and audit readiness.

User Support & Training

• Train internal users and suppliers on Coupa functionality and best practices.
• Trouble-shoot and resolve Coupa-related issues.
• Create and maintain Coupa user guides and SOPs.

Process Optimization & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to further streamline Coupa workflows and task automation.
• Collaborate with IT and procurement teams to improve system integration and data flow.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Your Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Operations, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in administrative coordination or operations support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Coupa, JDE, SAP, HRIS, & ticketing platforms.
• Experience in a Shared Services or centralized procurement admin environment.
• Knowledge of service level agreements (SLAs) and performance tracking.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Language Skills: English required; French bilingualism considered an asset.

Additional Information on the position

Salary range: $84,000 - 98,000 CAD per year.

This is a new position.

 

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.