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Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.\nOur Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins - big and small.\nSupported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!\nBusiness Title - Coupa Program Manager\nAbout the Role \nWe are seeking an experienced Coupa Administrator to take ownership and provide strategic leadership for our Coupa ecosystem. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who is passionate about building a world-class Procure-to-Pay function. 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DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper - this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. \nFraud Recruitment Disclaimer \nIt has come to our attention that fraudulent and fictitious job opportunities are being circulated on the Internet. Prospective candidates are being contacted by certain individuals, mainly through telephone calls, emails and correspondence, claiming they are representatives of Anaplan. The main purpose of these correspondences and announcements is to obtain privileged information from individuals.\nAnaplan does not: \nExtend offers to candidates without an extensive interview process with a member of our recruitment team and a hiring manager via video or in person. \nSend job offers via email. All offers are first extended verbally by a member of our internal recruitment team whenever possible and then followed up via written communication. \nAll emails from Anaplan would come from an @anaplan.com email address. 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