Consulting Director, Source to Pay (Coupa)

Clearsulting
  • Chicago, Illinois
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    Role:

    Consulting Director, Source to Pay

    Location:

    • Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.
    • Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules. 
    • Travel Expectations: Up to 40%


    What you'll do

    • Provide executive leadership across complex procurement, supply chain, and financial operations transformations, guiding clients from strategic vision through execution and measurable value realization.  
    • Oversee multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring delivery excellence across assessments, operating model redesign, technology enablement, vendor selection, process optimization, and large‑scale finance and accounting transformations.  
    • Lead, develop, and scale high‑performing consulting teams, setting clear expectations, coaching emerging leaders, and ensuring consistent application of methodologies and quality standards.  
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping strategic agendas, framing complex business challenges, and influencing decision‑making at the C‑suite and SVP level.  
    • Drive business growth, identifying new opportunities, shaping pursuit strategies, developing proposals, and leading executive‑level presentations and pitches.  
    • Provide leadership on procurement and financial operations, bringing forward insights on market trends, digital solutions, operating model innovations, and leading practices.  
    • Strengthen internal capabilities, optimizing delivery frameworks, knowledge assets, and operational processes to improve scalability, efficiency, and team productivity. 

    What You'll Bring:

    • Deep domain knowledge across procurement and supply chain processes, including catalog management, requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, OCR, invoice processing, and payment operations.  
    • Broad understanding of Source‑to‑Pay platforms, including key capabilities, business value drivers, and comparative strengths of leading market solutions.  
    • Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams, with 5+ years overseeing consultants or managers.  
    • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, ambiguous, and high‑visibility initiatives, navigating evolving client needs and organizational dynamics.  
    • Extensive program and project leadership skills, including workplan design, milestone management, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and change management.  
    • Exceptional executive communication skills, capable of distilling complex concepts into clear, concise narratives tailored to senior audiences.  
    • Executive presence and strong leadership acumen, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.  

    Nice-to-Haves:

    • Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement credentials.
    • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in fast‑paced environments.
    • Experience developing executive‑level presentations that synthesize complex issues across processes, systems, and organizational structures.

    Benefits that Benefit You:

    We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:

    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Unlimited PTO
    • Paid parental leave
    • Retirement plans
    • Flexible work environment
    • Cell phone reimbursement
    • Access to mental health apps
    • Life insurance and disability coverage
    • Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses


    Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we're forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We're all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you're passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don't hesitate to apply!


    Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/  


    The compensation range for this position is $150,000-$200,000. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program and standard benefit offerings.


    Equal Opportunity Statement

    Clearsulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable local and statutory law.

     

    U.S. E-Verify Participation 

    Clearsulting participates in E-Verify to confirm U.S. employment eligibility; please review the required E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice


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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websiteclearsulting.com/careers/culture

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