Rahul K.

About Rahul K.

Seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) domain, specializing in Coupa platform implementations and process optimization across industries. Expertise encompasses requirement gathering, solution design, application configuration, and end-to-end deployment, driving seamless integration and operational efficiency.Certified in Coupa Contract Lifecycle Management CLMS, Sourcing, SIM Architecture, Invoice Smash Management, and Procure-to-Pay system administration, Risk Assess, bringing deep insights into managing complex rollouts and AMS support projects. Adept at system integration using APIs and flat file strategies, coordinating with middleware teams to enhance data flow and system performance.Proficient in workflow program setup, risk assessment, supplier data synchronization, and contract authoring with e-signature management. Skilled in creating detailed User Stories, Functional/Technical Documents, and Testing Documentation, ensuring smooth project execution and stakeholder alignment.Committed to delivering value through tailored solutions, risk mitigation, and seamless implementations, leveraging technical expertise and domain knowledge to elevate organizational efficiency and client satisfaction.• Awarded the ACE Award thrice for exceptional performance at Accenture in June 2017, November 2017 and August 2018• Received the Techstar Award in March 2018

Experience

1. Coupa Techno Functional Lead

   Cognizant

   Aug 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

   Experienced consulting professional specializing in Source-to-Pay (S2P) transformation with deep expertise in Coupa platform implementation, solution design, and delivery leadership across global enterprises. I drive procurement digitalization by combining process optimization with next-generation technologies like AI-driven analytics and intelligent automation to enhance decision-making, compliance, and operational efficiency.Played a lead role in Cognizant’s CMMI Level 5 MPM assessment, directly contributing to the organization’s successful attainment of CMMI Level 5 certification in 2025.My experience spans requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, deployment, and global rollout management across industries. I hold multiple Coupa certifications in CLM, Sourcing, SIM, and Procure-to-Pay, and have delivered complex country rollouts and AMS support programs.Strong proficiency in system integration through APIs, middleware coordination, and data mapping, ensuring seamless interoperability and enhanced performance across enterprise ecosystems. Additionally, I’ve led RFP response development, cost estimation, and Coupa practice growth initiatives, collaborating with global sales teams to win and expand key strategic accounts.With a growing focus on AI-enabled procurement optimization, I explore applications of machine learning for spend analysis, supplier risk prediction, and process automation to create intelligent, scalable sourcing solutions.

Education

• Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE)

  Class 12th, Mathematics and Science

  2005

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

Skills

• Unix
• Abap
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Ariba
• Coupa
• Consulting
• C
• Pl/Sql
• Sap Badi
• Core Java
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Abap Web Dynpro
• Sap Workflow
• Sql
• Odata Services
• Readsoft
• Sap Erp
• Sap Brf
• Sap Srm
• Webdynpro
• Sap Security
• Team Management
• Sap